{"title":"Joe Bennett","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Joe Bennett, a distinguished author celebrated for his insightful works that blend travel, adventure, biography, and memoir. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling, Bennett takes readers on unforgettable journeys, offering a unique perspective on the places he's traversed and the experiences that have shaped him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eA Land of Two Halves\u003c\/em\u003e, Bennett embarks on a thought-provoking journey through New Zealand, revealing the country's diverse landscapes and culture through his witty and perceptive lens. His narratives capture the heart and soul of the land, offering readers not just a travelogue, but a deep understanding of the intricacies of New Zealand life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom There to Here\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers into Bennett's personal journey of relocation and adaptation. This memoir offers a reflective and humorous account of moving from Britain to New Zealand, highlighting the trials, triumphs, and cultural quirks one encounters when embracing a new homeland. Bennett's engaging storytelling and relatable observations make this a must-read for those interested in human stories and cross-cultural transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our Joe Bennett collection and immerse yourself in tales that are as enlightening as they are entertaining. Whether you are an avid traveller or a curious reader seeking a fresh narrative perspective, Bennett’s books promise to enrich your understanding of the world and the stories that connect us all.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-land-of-two-halves","title":"A Land of Two Halves","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe updated edition of a travel classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty years ago, Joe Bennett hitchhiked the length and breadth of New Zealand. The result was \u003cem\u003eA Land of Two Halves\u003c\/em\u003e, a portrait of the country and its many contradictions that is as telling today as it was then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor as Joe says in his reintroduction to this classic road trip, the name of the All Black first five may have changed but there is still an All Black first five, the waves still thump against Hokitika beach, and the debate still rages over the Treaty of Waitangi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2024, Joe, now a superannuitant, dusted off his thumb once more and headed for the one part of the country he missed twenty years ago. The result is four new chapters bringing the story delightfully up to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45839068496108,"sku":"9781775542674","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781775542674.jpg?v=1729462075"},{"product_id":"from-there-to-here","title":"From There to Here","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom There to Here\u003c\/i\u003e is a memoir by Joe Bennett, tracing his journey from Willingdon to Lyttelton. It is a tale about love, learning, and the transformative years leading up to thirty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoe Bennett, well-known for his countless columns and over twenty books, finally presents this long-awaited memoir. \u003ci\u003eFrom There to Here\u003c\/i\u003e captures the essence of a childhood filled with fishing, cricket, friends, a dog, some mild molestation, and a few deaths. It delves into the long-haired gloom and vehemence of adolescence, love and heartache, an urge to write, and a fruitless struggle against making a living through teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe memoir is superbly written, dotted with laugh-out-loud moments, it is honest, unsparing, unexpected, and deeply moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Every now and then in the twilight the door of the pub would open and emit a great sough of smoke and light and adult laughter and it seemed the most wonderful place in the world, the place you wanted to be.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45839076983020,"sku":"9781775540564","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781775540564.jpg?v=1729462864"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/joe-bennett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}