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The Herald
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald
Plot twists galore in page turner with disturbing subject matter
While a good author can often surprise the reader with one huge twist at the end of a book, it's unusual to come across a story where a twist catches you out almost every chapter. This is what John Boyne, author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas , has achieved with his latest book, Air , from his series of element-themed novels. However, readers must be warned that this story, and the others in this series, could be extremely triggering for people who have suffered any form of sexual abuse. At the heart of the story is a long-distance journey being undertaken by a 40-year-old single dad, Aaron, and his 14-year-old son, Emmet. Initially we aren't told the reason for the journey by plane, train and boat, from Australia to an island off the coast of Ireland, but we do know it has to do with something that happened to Emmet's mother (Aaron's ex-wife) Rebecca. It is established early on that Aaron was sexually abused as a teenager, which has resulted in his struggles to form and maintain relationships as an adult. Now that Emmet is the same age that Aaron was when the incident happened, he is overprotective, wanting to ensure that nothing bad happens to his son. However, the father-son relationship is strained, as Emmet reacts to his father with sarcasm, eye rolls, and disobedience, resulting in sometimes tense and at other times, hilarious moments in the story. While the story is built around this journey and relationship, many chapters are flashbacks, where we get to understand what has happened in both Aaron and Rebecca's lives, how an author named Furia Flyte that Aaron seems to have a hatred for fits into the picture, and to get a clearer idea of what is going on in Emmet's life. But whenever you think you have it figured out, Boyne pulls the rug out from under you with another surprise revelation about either the present or past. Is the journey about revenge or redemption, why does Aaron dislike Furia so much, why does Emmet have almost naked photos of himself saved on his phone? All of these questions, and more, will be answered in surprising ways, making Air a book that you want to keep reading, despite the disturbing subject matter that is always hiding just under the surface. — This book is available from Exclusive Books for R365.
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Geordie Shore star Nathan Henry fights back tears as he opens up about dad Glen's terminal cancer diagnosis ahead of emotional documentary
Geordie Shore star Nathan Henry fought back tears as he opened up about his dad's terminal cancer diagnosis. The reality star, 34, has teamed up with his father Glen for an emotional documentary detailing his diagnosis and their father-son relationship. Geordie Stories: Nathan & Dad follows Nathan as he embarks on a life-changing journey with his father Glen, where they go to Jamaica, Glen's birthplace, and reconnect with family roots. The four-part series offers a rare and emotional look at black father-son relationships through a lens of vulnerability, heritage and identity and will see the pair open up about masculinity, illness and LGBTQ + acceptance in Caribbean culture. Speaking to The Sun about the, Nathan admitted that he almost felt compelled to stop filming after seeing his father cry for the first time. 'When my dad cried, that's when I was like, he's not done TV before and the first TV show he's gonna do he's crying and I've never seen him cry, I'm like am I doing the right thing here?' he said. 'Afterwards I asked him if he wanted to stop and he was like, no, I want to do this to help people, he is as much in this as I am and he wants to help people. 'So I was like, I have no right now to stop this, he's got cancer, he wants to share his story. There's no going back.' Speaking in an MTV clip about the show, Nathan said: 'I've learnt about where I came from. I've learnt a lot about my family, I've learnt a lot about, well you. 'Because it's weird because my dad came from Jamaica to England when he was 13. I don't imagine anything of your life, which is really weird I don't know if anyone else does this. 'Yours and my mam's life prior to yous getting married, in fact prior to me being born, I don't know anything about. 'Because obviously 1. I wasn't here, but 2. it's never been something that we've really talked about so it's been quite nice to dive into the past and figure out where we're from and see exactly where you lived as well, which was nice. The biggest thing I learn t about my dad was that underneath this hard man exterior, you are a big softie aren't you. He's so loving, he's so caring, he's so kind. 'And I've also learned as well, don't take this the wrong way, I've learned patience, I've learned to be a lot more patient.' His dad replied: 'Nathan, like when he was going up and now, he's completely different really.' 'Is that a good thing?' Nathan asks, to which his dad replies: 'It's a good thing because when he was small he was a little devil.' Speaking about his diagnosis, Glen said: 'The reason why it is important to do this series is because once you've got a diagnosis from the hospital, it took them four months before you start treatment and I think that's wrong. 'They're supposed to be looking at your scan and whatever, but why does it take so long to come to some conclusion on what treatment they give you.' Nathan added: 'I think what my dad is trying to say is that it's important that we've done this documentary so that we show the realistic side of living with cancer. 'Because you think people sugar coat stuff, and also there's no rule book or hand book on how to deal with this. Speaking about his diagnosis, Glen said: 'The reason why it is important to do this series is because once you've got a diagnosis from the hospital, it took them four months before you start treatment and I think that's wrong' 'So the main reason we've done this is to show people this is our story and this is how we've processed this and hopefully that helps someone else. Glen later gave advice to others living with cancer as he said: 'When you get diagnosed, have a word with your consultant and make sure they don't take that long to give you a diagnosis about what's literally wrong with you and start your treatment. 'Because four months is a bloody long time. A lot of things can happen in that four months.'
CNA
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Dads and their sons – the immense importance of their relationship
CNA938 Rewind Play In 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro explores the topic, 'The Importance of the Father-Son Relationship' with Anita Krishnan-Shankar, a therapist at Alliance Counselling. A survey conducted by charity, Focus on the Family, found that fathers confessed they could be a better parent, and even gave themselves a lukewarm rating on how well they play their roles. Krishnan-Shankar will discuss these findings as well as talk about what she notices about typical father-son relationships in Singapore – why some fail to connect with each other; what guidance a son needs from his Dad; and the challenges that come with raising a teenage son. CNA938 Rewind - Kebabs, Bazaars, Yurt-life & More - Travels in Uzbekistan In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro catches up with foodie traveller and globetrotter, Nithia Devan, who'll talk about her adventures in Uzbekistan, the landlocked country in Central Asia. Devan describes her travels to its capital Tashkent, as well as the cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. She'll talk about how she visited historical sites, mosques, madrasahs, bazaars, and squares – the most notable of which was Registan Square in Samarkand. 16 mins CNA938 Rewind - Dads and their sons – the immense importance of their relationship In 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro explores the topic, 'The Importance of the Father-Son Relationship' with Anita Krishnan-Shankar, a therapist at Alliance Counselling. A survey conducted by charity, Focus on the Family, found that fathers confessed they could be a better parent, and even gave themselves a lukewarm rating on how well they play their roles. Krishnan-Shankar will discuss these findings as well as talk about what she notices about typical father-son relationships in Singapore – why some fail to connect with each other; what guidance a son needs from his Dad; and the challenges that come with raising a teenage son. 31 mins CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Can AI replicate EQ? On World Emotional Intelligence Day, The Wellness Hour explores a rising concern in the age of AI—are we neglecting EQ? While tools like ChatGPT may outscore most humans on IQ, they lag behind in EQ. Dr Sue McNamara from global EQ non-profit Six Seconds joins Cheryl Goh to discuss the risks of relying on emotionally tone-deaf AI, the rise of the 'emotional recession' in workplaces, and why empathy and emotional agility are now must-have skills for the future of work. 18 mins
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Geordie Shore star lands solo spin-off reality show – with a heartbreaking twist
GEORDIE Shore's Nathan Henry is getting his own reality TV series, but it comes with a heartbreaking twist. Nathan rose to fame on MTV's Geordie Shore and his new series couldn't be more of a worlds away from the wild reality TV show that put him on the map. 5 5 5 5 The 34-year-old is fronting an emotional documentary about him and his dad Glen, who is currently living with a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. Called Geordie Stories: Nathan and Dad, the docuseries will follow the TV star as he embarks on a life-changing journey with his father Glen, who is living with terminal cancer. The four-part series will offer "a rare and emotional look at black father-son relationships through a lens of vulnerability, heritage and identity," according to the show description. "Audiences will follow Nathan and Glen to Jamaica, Glen's birthplace, as they reconnect with family roots and open up about masculinity, illness and LGBTQ+ acceptance in Caribbean culture." The series will air on MTV and Paramount Plus, with an exact release date yet to be confirmed. The announcement of the docuseries came just hours after Nathan celebrated the end of filming for season 26 of Geordie Shore. Nathan took to Instagram to post a carousel of cast photos, as they posed by a luxurious villa in Cascais, Portugal. "& that's a wrap 🎬-Series 26 done and dusted," Nathan captioned the post. A TV insider previously told The Sun about Nathan's new show: 'The documentary will look how they are navigating life as father and son, as well as parent and caregiver . 'The programme will be very moving as it chronicles Glen's battle, and it will also explore themes of identity, sexuality, mental health, race and father/ son relationships.' Geordie Shore star Nathan Henry explains why he's keeping boyfriend of two years a 'secret' and would 'lose his job' if he came on the show They continued: 'Although it will take an unflinching look at the pair as they navigate challenging times, the show is also uplifting as well as hard-hitting, and will be a celebration of life.' Last year, Nathan updated his legion of followers about his dad's cancer diagnosis, and shared a carousel of images with him. He also broke down in tears during filming for Geordie Shore, as he told the cameras: 'Bangkok is a massive distraction and that's exactly what I need right now. Since last time, my dad has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer and it has been a tough time for all of my family." Nathan continued: 'When I found out, I didn't know how to react, I didn't know what to do, I just went numb and I kind of shut down. It's only recently that I've actually started to process things." 5 Cancer screenings in England CATCHING cancer early gives you the best chance of survival, and a huge part of that is attending regular screenings. NHS programmes can help diagnose the disease, or your risk of it, and improve the likelihood of successful treatment. There are three national screening programmes in England: cervical screening, breast screening and bowel screening. "If you are eligible, please make every effort to have your screening test as they can detect a problem early, before you have any symptoms. ," the NHS says. "Finding out about a problem early can mean that treatment is more effective." Cervical screening This is offered in England to people with a cervix aged 25 to 64 and is routinely carried out every three years up to the age of 49, and every five from 50 to 64. Depending on the result, people may be recalled earlier. During a cervical screening, samples are tested for high risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which causes nearly all cervical cancers. Those that test positive are then analysed further. Breast screening Breast screenings, which involve an X-ray test called a mammogram that can spot cancers when they are too small to see or feel, are usually offered to women aged 50 to 71 in England. But the NHS is trialling them for women under 50 if they have a high risk of developing breast cancer. Bowel screening This test detects whether patients are showing any early signs of cancer. It is available to everyone aged 50 to 74, with at-home kits automatically sent out every two years, so make sure your GP has your correct address. The test involves providing a small poo sample to be checked for tiny amounts of blood, which could be caused by cancer. If you're 75 or over, you can ask for a kit every two years by phoning the free bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 60 60. Source: NHS
