HOT TEA & APRICOTS, a memoir of loss and hope

305pp., paperback, No Place, 2023

Kim Ballantine on her 15-year battle with and eventual recovery from voice loss and cancer.

"Through this evocative and beautifully written book, Kim takes us through the valleys and peaks of her physical, emotional and spiritual journey. Humour, faith, and honesty mix to make this both a page turner and a deeply inspiring book." Garth Japhet, Heartlines CEO and author of Like Water is for Fish

Industrial psychologist Kim Ballantine worked for the Human Sciences Research Council before consulting on international best practice to the industrial sectors. After her recovery she re-trained as a professional business and life coach, co-founded Camber Coaching and became a board member and co-founder of the Mental Health Initiative. She lives in Johannesburg