Second Half
By Kelsey ChittickÂ
Kelsey Chittick was in a great place. Her husband, the love of her life since college at the University of North Carolina, had finished a grueling six years in the NFL and had successfully transitioned into a new, fulfilling career in finance. They lived in a charming town in California with their children Jack and Addison, and everyone was flourishing.
Then one day, tragedy struck. On 11/11/17, her husband Nate—a huge, happy, intense, and passionate man—dropped dead at 42 in front of their kids. Kelsey’s biggest fear had come true, and she had to decide how to move forward.
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In Second Half, Kelsey Chittick pays a heartfelt and hilarious tribute to Nate Hobgood Chittick’s tremendous spirit, muses about marital life and co-parenting, and shares her own dark and inspiring journey through heartbreak and loss. Second Half is Kelsey’s story of turning his death into an affirmation of life as well as the power of love and the pursuit of peace and gratitude.
Author Bio
Kelsey Chittick is a writer, comedian and inspirational speaker. Over the past 14 years, she has performed stand-up comedy all over Los Angeles and speaks at events around the country. She is the co-creator of KeepON, an inspiring and humorous podcast that explores how our greatest obstacles turn out to be our greatest gifts.Â
Growing up in Florida, Kelsey was an accomplished student and athlete—an NCAA Championship individual qualifier and captain of the UNC women’s swimming team. She was married to Super Bowl champion Nate Hobgood-Chittick.Â
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ISBNs:
- 978-1951407490Â (Paperback)
Genre:
- Memoir
- Grief & Healing
- Parenting
- Personal Growth Resilience
- InspirationÂ
Themes:
- Parenthood and Family Bonds
- Grief and Renewal
- Resilience Through Adversity
- Redefining Identity After Tragedy
- Healing Through Humor and Honesty
- Finding Strength in New Chapters
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Q: What is Second Half about?
A: Second Half is Kelsey Chittick’s moving memoir about navigating sudden loss, raising her children as a widow, and discovering resilience in the most difficult times of her life. Blending candor, humor, and raw emotion, she shares what it means to face grief while still choosing joy and possibility.
Q: Who is Kelsey Chittick?
A: Kelsey Chittick is a writer, speaker, and mother whose journey of love, loss, and healing has inspired audiences across the country. Her story reflects courage, vulnerability, and the strength to create a meaningful “second half” of life.
Q: What makes this memoir different from other grief stories?
A: Unlike traditional grief memoirs, Second Half balances heartbreak with humor, warmth, and perspective. Chittick’s ability to find light amid darkness makes her story not just about loss, but also about resilience, family, and the power of continuing to live fully.
Q: Who would enjoy reading Second Half?
A: Readers who connect with memoirs about family, love, resilience, and healing will find this book especially meaningful. It’s for anyone who has experienced loss—or anyone seeking inspiration to face life’s challenges with honesty and grace.
