{"title":"Tom Neale","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Tom Neale, a remarkable author celebrated for his gripping tales of adventure and self-discovery. Neale is renowned for his autobiographical work, \u003cem\u003eAn Island to Oneself\u003c\/em\u003e, which chronicles his extraordinary life of solitude and resilience on the remote island of Suwarrow in the Pacific Ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his captivating and honest memoir, Neale shares the challenges and triumphs of living in harmony with nature, offering readers a profound glimpse into a life stripped of modern conveniences. His writing not only details the practical aspects of island life but also invites readers to ponder deeper questions about solitude, survival, and the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those drawn to Biography \u0026amp; Memoir categories, Tom Neale's books offer an inspiring escape into a world where adventure meets introspection. Dive into his stories and discover the allure of a tranquil yet adventurous existence away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"an-island-to-oneself","title":"An Island to Oneself","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA South Seas classic since 1966, this is the story of one New Zealander brave enough to do what we have all now and then dreamed of doing – live alone on a desert island.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his youth, Tom Neale was an ordinary seaman and for years a shopkeeper among the Cook Islands, but he was in his fifties when he turned his back on society to live alone on the South Pacific atoll of Suvarov (now known as Suwarrow). With him, he took nothing but a couple of cats, some bric-a-brac to tie and bolt his meagre dwelling, and the strength of body and mind to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the six years over which Neale wrote this autobiography, there were heroic moments when he battled the elements: the furious hurricane that engulfed the coral islet; five desperate hours in a stormy lagoon with a cripplingly strained back; even a reluctant bit of blood-letting on wild pigs and a mammoth sea turtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut along with the toils and perils were years of peace and beauty: building a chicken coop; baking with banana leaves; the delight drawn from a sip of brandy; and taming a wild duck. All of these simple pleasures are a reminder of what we take for granted in our own lives today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Island to Oneself\u003c\/em\u003e by Tom Neale is an inspiring tale of solitude and survival, revealing the deep connection between humanity and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45839070134508,"sku":"9781775542667","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781775542667.jpg?v=1729462221"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/tom-neale.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}