Testimonials
Helen Kapalos
Journalist
“In this powerfully written manuscript, Lucy Haslam has given Australia an extraordinary gift.
Through the heartbreak of losing her beloved son, Dan, she has transformed personal tragedy into a movement that has changed countless lives.
This is a deeply human story of love, courage and unwavering determination in the face of a battle no parent should ever have to fight. More than a decade on, Lucy reminds us that the journey is far from over.
Her advocacy continues to shape the national conversation, ensuring that the voices of patients and families remain at the heart of reform. She has helped Australians understand not only the potential of medicinal cannabis, but also the power of empathy, dignity and our shared humanity.
I have no doubt her work will continue to educate, inspire and change lives for generations to come.”
Mike Baird AO
Former NSW Premier
“In Fragile Wings of Hope, Lucy tells a story that is about a mother’s love for her son, overcoming impossible odds and fighting for those in need of compassionate care.
The question every politician should answer is what would you do if it was your child? It is not too late to act, and my hope is this book restarts a national conversation that is well overdue.”
Mick Palmer AO APM
Former Commissioner Australian Federal Police
Fragile Wings of Hope ‘ is a deeply personal, genuinely educational ‘warts and all’ insight into the reality of the medicinal cannabis marketplace. In her examination Lucy Haslam makes no attempt to sugar-coat the medicinal cannabis environment and demonstrates levels of objectivity and impartiality which combine to ensure the validity and educational value of her assessment. Without question her analysis makes an invaluable contribution to the ongoing medicinal cannabis debate.