Hello dear reader! Thank you for choosing this book. Was it the cover that piqued your interest? That luscious hair of mine streaming over my shoulder in the cover photo?Or … was it the title?But why? Because, after all, who really wants to be *selfish*? Being called selfish is hurtful. It implies that you’re toodemanding, inconsiderate of others’ needs, that you fail to put others first. It states that you’re taking up too much space.We’re told that being a ...

Everything to Live For is the story of one young womans survival against extraordinary odds, a testament to the human spirit. In September 2011, Turia Pitt, a beautiful 25-year-old mining engineer working her dream job in the far north of Western Australia, entered an ultra-marathon race that would change her life forever. Trapped by a fire in a gorge in the remote Kimberly region, Turia and five other competitors had nowhere to run. Turia escaped with catastrophic burns to 65 per cent of...

Whether via the numerous media reports, 60 Minutes specials, Women’s Weekly cover stories or her first book, Everything To Live For, we know about the why, how and what of that fateful day in September 2011. We know how she died four times on the operating table and her tortuous road to recovery. We’ve had a glimpse of the love of her fiance, Michael, that sustained her, and seen hints of the inner-strength that has made her one of the most admired women in the c...

‘Thank god for Turia! She is an absolute rock star. I’m stoked to be in the world at the same time as her’. Celeste BarberThousands of people have told me the one thing they’re searching for in life is happiness. So, I set out on a dragon-free quest to prove if ‘happy’ is, actually, an attainable goal, and not just a ridiculous aspiration.In this book, with her characteristic humour and gutsy intelligence,* Turia Pitt goes on a quest to answer the question, Is ...

From bestselling author, inspirational ironman, humanitarian and mother Turia Pitt comes this fun tale about a determined little crab who faces a big challenge. Written with Turia's mother, Celestine Vaite, the book celebrates their Tahitian heritage.Hello. My name is Koko. Today is a big day..."Go, Koko!"Cheer on Koko as he reaches for the sky - well, a very tall tree - and the ultimate prize... a hefty, juicy, scrumptious coconut. But when the go...

Hello dear reader! Thank you for picking up this book. Was it the cover that piqued your interest? That luscious hair of mine streaming out behind me in the cover photo?Or . was it the title? But why? Because after all, who really wants to be *selfish*? Being called selfish is hurtful. It implies that you're too demanding, inconsiderate of others' needs, that you fail to put your family /friends /partner /colleagues first. It states that you're taking up too much space.We -...

Thousands of people have told me the one thing they're searching for in life is happiness. So, I set out on a dragon-free quest to prove if 'happy' is, actually, an attainable goal, and not just a ridiculous aspiration.In this book, with her characteristic humour and gutsy intelligence,* Turia Pitt goes on a quest to answer the question, Is it possible to be happier?What does she discover on her journey? Well, look, that's why we want you to buy the bloody...

"A chilling account." New York TimesSHORTLISTED - Prime Minister's Literary Awards, Non-Fiction 2018This is a story of Jelena Dokic's survival. How she survived as a refugee, twice. How she survived on the tennis court to become world No. 4. But, most importantly, how she survived her father, Damir Dokic, the tennis dad from hell.Jelena was a prodigious talent, heralded as Australia's greatest tennis hope since Evonne Goolagong. She had exceptiona...

An inspiring story of one woman's journey through heartbreaking loss to renewal and new purpose.In 2008, inspirational surgeon Chris O'Brien published his bestselling memoir of his battle with brain cancer, NEVER SAY DIE. But he wasn't the only person in the O'Brien household with a powerful story to tell. Since Chris passed away in 2009, his wife Gail has gone on a journey of her own: from a busy surgeon's wife and mother of a picture-perfect family to a widow in her mid-50s, grie...

An updated edition of the profoundly moving and inspiring memoir from Australia's domestic violence crusader, Rosie Batty.Rosie Batty knows pain no woman should have to suffer. Her son was killed by his father in a violent incident in February 2014, a horrendous event that shocked not only the nation, but the world. Greg Anderson murdered his 11-year-old son Luke and was then shot by police at the Tyabb cricket oval. Rosie had suffered years of family violence, and had had interven...

On 7 December 2003 Daniel Morcombe disappeared on the Sunshine Coast, while waiting for a bus. For Bruce and Denise Morcombe - the parents of Daniel - and his brothers, Bradley and Dean, it was apparent within hours that something was very wrong. In the first few days following Daniel's disappearance, Bruce and Denise made a promise to their son that they would never ever stop looking for him, and bring who was responsible to justice.'We will never give up.' As the nightmare of hou...

It's a life too big and a story too extraordinary for just one book. Jimmy Barnes has lived many lives - from Glaswegian migrant kid to iconic front man, from solo superstar to proud father of his own musical clan. In this hugely anticipated sequel to his critically acclaimed bestseller, Working Class Boy, Jimmy picks up the story of his life as he leaves Adelaide in the back of an old truck with a then unknown band called Cold Chisel.A spellbinding and searingly honest reflection ...