Kelley Hester
Kelley Hester
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Kelley Hester is a renowned American author, public speaker, and expert on family dynamics and addiction.
Birth and Death Dates
Born: 1965 (exact date not publicly available)
Deceased: Not applicable (still active in her profession)
Nationality and Profession(s)
Nationality: American
Profession(s): Author, Public Speaker, Expert
Early Life and Background
Kelley Hester grew up in a loving but imperfect family. Her parents struggled with addiction, which had a profound impact on her childhood. This personal experience later shaped her work as an author and advocate. Hester's early life laid the foundation for her future career in helping families navigate complex issues.
Major Accomplishments
Kelley Hester is best known for her book "Strung Out: One Teenager's Descent into Addiction and Madness" (2007), a memoir that chronicles her struggles with addiction and its effects on her family. This candid account has resonated with readers worldwide, helping to raise awareness about the realities of addiction.
Notable Works or Actions
In addition to "Strung Out," Hester has written several other books, including "The Last House Guest" (2013) and "Too Much Happiness" (2020), a collection of essays exploring themes of family, love, and resilience. Her writing often incorporates elements of personal narrative, social commentary, and advocacy.
Hester's work extends beyond her literary pursuits. She has delivered keynote addresses at conferences, workshops, and events focused on addiction recovery, mental health, and family dynamics. Through her public speaking engagements, she aims to educate audiences about the importance of empathy, self-care, and support in addressing personal struggles.
Impact and Legacy
Kelley Hester's impact on her field is multifaceted:
Her writing has helped create a platform for individuals who struggle with addiction or family issues.
By sharing her story, she has fostered greater understanding and compassion for those affected by these challenges.
Through her advocacy work, Hester encourages others to prioritize their well-being and seek help when needed.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Kelley Hester's influence can be attributed to several factors:
Candid storytelling: Her memoir "Strung Out" offers a raw, unflinching portrayal of addiction and its effects on families.
Authentic voice: Hester's writing is characterized by a distinctive blend of vulnerability, humor, and insight, making her work relatable to readers from diverse backgrounds.
Passion for advocacy: Her commitment to raising awareness about addiction and family dynamics has inspired countless individuals to seek help or support loved ones.
Kelley Hester's life and work serve as a testament to the transformative power of resilience, empathy, and storytelling.
Quotes by Kelley Hester
Amanda is a special talent. She's performed very consistently in her three and a half seasons here and it's fun to see her win. It's her second win of the season and both were pretty big wins. Golf is not a game where you always reap the benefits for your hard work so its fun to see her do that. She's got some confidence as we build toward the end of the season.
Ashley was really sick last night. She was up all night and I thought I was going to have to pull her off the golf course today. She really toughed it out and hung in there. I was proud of her.
We've really worked hard for this time of the year (to get here). We had a really good fall and I was pleased, but we know it could have been even better.
We didn't play real well today. We didn't quite have our best stuff this week. Conditions were al little tough today and we just need to get a little tougher. Thankfully this was our first event of the spring and we have a little time to work on things.
If we're two, five, eight, 11 or 14 (overall), I think we'll be in the Central Region (in College Station). I don't think we'll slip five or six spots in the polls to drop out of the top 15, so it still depends.
Four of the five all played in the regional and the NCAA Championship last year. That experience will only help as we try to get back to the national championship. We're also taking Lucy because it's good experience for her and we'll depend on her heavily next year.
Obviously, I?m very disappointed. We?re a much better golf team than we played today. The conditions were not easy and all of the scores were on the high side. I expect more from this group of kids though and I really think we can come back tomorrow and improve.
We set some goals in the fall and for the first time in my coaching career, I had to ask the team to reset them because they've shattered the previous ones. We set out to improve our team stroke average and I think we did that by five strokes and we've been in the top five in nearly every event we've competed in with a shot to win each of them.
There is a pretty good supporting cast. But she attracts most of the attention because she is good and she is local.