{"title":"Craig Hoyle","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Craig Hoyle, an author who brings remarkable experiences to life through his vivid storytelling. Specialising in the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e genre, Hoyle invites readers on an inspiring and, at times, eye-opening journey through his personal stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eExcommunicated\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling memoir that captures Craig Hoyle's firsthand experiences with honesty and depth. This book offers readers a unique glimpse into the challenges and triumphs Hoyle faced, painting a picture that is both intimate and universally relatable. Through his engaging narrative style, he explores themes of identity, resilience, and personal growth, making his stories not only informative but deeply touching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCraig Hoyle's writings provide an authentic voice that resonates with those who appreciate genuine and reflective life stories. Whether you're delving into his works for the first time or revisiting them, you can expect to be moved and inspired by the wealth of insight his tales have to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"excommunicated-by-craig-hoyle-9781775542018","title":"Excommunicated","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heart-wrenching multigenerational family memoir by an excommunicated member of the Exclusive Brethren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter coming out as gay, Craig Hoyle was excommunicated from the New Zealand Exclusive Brethren and forced to say goodbye to his family forever. The conservative sect was everything he'd ever known—a childhood where television, pop music, sports, and even pets were against the rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoining public society—the 'worldlies'—for the first time, Craig sets out to meet his grandfather, who was excommunicated in the 1980s. Using his grandfather's diaries and letters, he uncovers two centuries and seven generations of the family's tangled and often cruel relationship with the Brethren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeaving their past with Craig's own upbringing in this secretive and oppressive religious group, \u003cem\u003eExcommunicated\u003c\/em\u003e charts the evolution of the Exclusive Brethren in New Zealand and the heart-wrenching stories of a family torn apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46096312860908,"sku":"9781775542018","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781775542018.jpg?v=1736826295"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/craig-hoyle.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}