Dymocks Sydney Book Launch
Tue 1 Sept 2026 - 6:00pm
Duration: 90 minutes
In conversation with Jim Rogers and Millie Robinson
An ordinary man’s extraordinary story of loss, love and an unexpected second chance, and cherishing what truly matters in the face of a Young-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Holding on to Happiness is lyrical and heartfelt, brimming with courage, hope and love. It’s a deeply-affecting portrait of a man choosing to thrive in the face of life’s challenges and a poignant reminder of the joy waiting to be found in our every day.
What began as an intimate project with his eldest daughter, Millie Robinson, to preserve their family history is an invaluable gift that readers around the country will treasure, created through daily phone conversations,
emails, texts and moments spent together.
Books will be available to purchase on the night and Jim & Millie will be signing copies
Brisbane Writers Festival
Thu 8 Oct 2026 - 7:30pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Jim Rogers and Millie Robinson:
Holding on to Happiness
In conversation with Sarah Klenbort
7:30–8:30pm, Thursday 8 October, Fairfax Studio
When Jim Rogers was just fifty-five years old, he received a devastating diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer’s. Since then, he’s been on a mission to help others who are facing the uncertainty and fear of dementia: he’s co-host of the incredibly successful podcast Hold the Moment with journalist Hamish McDonald, and he's connected with millions through his appearances on The Imperfects and ABC's Australian Story. Holding on to Happiness, co-written with his daughter Millie, is a moving and heartfelt memoir about an ordinary man's extraordinary life.