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Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s new memoir The Whole Truth drops down to number four in book charts as it’s beaten by John Farnham and two cookbooks

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Jackie 'O' Henderson's new memoir The Whole Truth drops down to number four in book charts as it's beaten by John Farnham and two cookbooks

As a lifestyle expert with years of experience under my belt, I must say that Jackie O Henderson’s new book, The Whole Truth, is indeed a captivating read. However, it seems that the public’s interest has waned slightly, as evidenced by its sudden drop on Amazon’s bestseller list just two days after its release.

In just two days since its release, Jackie O Henderson’s latest book has been struggling with readers.

49-year-old’s revealing book “The Whole Truth” held the second spot in Amazon’s bestselling books list on Wednesday.

However, by the end of Thursday afternoon, the mother-of-one’s provocative life story had dropped down to fourth place in the online retailer’s book ranking.

To my utter amazement, I found myself swept off my feet by none other than John Farnham’s memoir, “The Voice Inside,” which unexpectedly outshone Jackie’s story and snatched the third spot on the charts!

Currently, RecipeTin Eats: Tonight – a collection of dinners for each day of the week – holds the first place on Amazon’s bestseller list for cookbooks. Coming in second is Bake with Brooke by food enthusiast Brooke Bellamy.

Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Jackie O’s publisher Penguin Random House for comment. 

It comes after Jackie announced the profits of her memoir will be donated to charity.

More recently, the popular radio host admitted to seeking treatment at the Betty Ford Clinic for substance abuse issues involving drugs and alcohol, which she had hidden, on The Kyle and Jackie O Show, in November of 2022.

Jackie 'O' Henderson's new memoir The Whole Truth drops down to number four in book charts as it's beaten by John Farnham and two cookbooks

Many criticised the radio personality for using an overseas facility favoured by the rich and famous, while thousands of Australians struggle to afford local rehabilitation services.

On Monday, Jackie announced via Instagram that she had listened to the feedback and decided to contribute the earnings from her book sales to a deserving charity.

In her post, she penned an extensive note to her followers, expressing that she was profoundly touched by the multitude of messages she got from individuals who couldn’t manage the cost of treatment facilities.

Jackie 'O' Henderson's new memoir The Whole Truth drops down to number four in book charts as it's beaten by John Farnham and two cookbooks

Jackie admitted that not everyone battling addiction will encounter the same chances for help.

She explained that the proceeds from her book, going on sale tomorrow, would instead be given to the Odyssey House Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre.

At Odyssey House, they offer life-altering aid to those in need of treatment who are facing financial hardships. Their work is not only potent and significant, but also incredibly transformative.

During a heartfelt chat with her fellow host, Kyle Sandilands, on their KIIS FM radio program last Thursday, the radio personality confessed emotionally about her struggles with addiction.

Jackie openly disclosed that during the peak of her addiction, she would take as many as 12 Stilnox sleeping pills and 24 Panadeine Forte tablets every day, frequently accompanied by alcohol.

Famous for caring for celebrities like Keith Urban, Robert Downey Jr., and Lindsay Lohan, the Betty Ford Clinic typically costs between 45,000 to 90,000 Australian dollars for a one-month visit, with the price varying based on the specific program.

Jackie 'O' Henderson's new memoir The Whole Truth drops down to number four in book charts as it's beaten by John Farnham and two cookbooks

It’s understood that Jackie confessed that she had been told against decreasing her medication dosage prior to her trip to the U.S., implying that she was still taking the substances on the very day she departed for the U.S.

In 2022, when Jackie temporarily stopped participating in the show, Kyle Sandilands informed listeners that she was choosing to prioritize her wellbeing, having been diagnosed with COVID-19 and needing time to recover.

Yet, while maintaining a charming public persona as a popular radio host, personal struggles with addiction were taking a toll on him, growing progressively worse.

Jackie confessed that she felt embarrassed about her hidden issue, worrying about people’s opinions, and sought assistance only when she reached a point of no return.

Jackie said she began struggling after her split from UK photographer Lee Henderson in 2018.

Jackie expressed a desire to openly discuss her struggle with addiction, aiming to minimize the perceived shame (stigma) associated with substance dependency and make it more accepted (normalize) in society.

The speaker courageously apologized to the audience for not disclosing her past health issues earlier, and she shared that she would soon be celebrating two years of being sober.

She expressed her apologies to our listeners and those in her life, explaining that at the moment, she had to focus primarily on that aspect, which was her recovery.

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2024-10-31 10:05

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