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These works provide not only a biographical account but also a narrative of overcoming adversity with grace and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTuria's collaboration in the \u003cem\u003eSelf-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development\u003c\/em\u003e sector is evident in titles such as \u003cem\u003eHappy (and other ridiculous aspirations)\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSelfish\u003c\/em\u003e. These books provide practical advice and insights into achieving a more fulfilling and balanced life, drawing on her own experiences to help readers find their path to happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor children, Turia extends her talents with joyful narratives like \u003cem\u003eKoko and the Coconut\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eUnmasked Young Adult Edition\u003c\/em\u003e. These books infuse positive messages and entertaining stories, encouraging young readers to embrace uniqueness and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTuria Pitt's collection is a remarkable blend of inspiring life stories, motivational advice, and captivating tales for children. Her books are sure to captivate anyone looking to explore themes of motivation, happiness, and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unmasked-by-turia-pitt-9780143789826","title":"Unmasked","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, Turia Pitt made headlines for having barely survived a terrible bushfire in the desert. She is now one of the most inspirational women in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether via the numerous media reports, \u003cem\u003e60 Minutes\u003c\/em\u003e specials, \u003cem\u003eWomen's Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e cover stories, or her first book, \u003cem\u003eEverything To Live For\u003c\/em\u003e, 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 fiancé, Michael, that sustained her, and seen hints of the inner strength that has made her one of the most admired women in the country. But until now, the true essence of this most remarkable Australian, plus the toll her accident has taken on her and those around her, have remained a mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow and why does she push herself to ever greater physical and mental limits? What does she see when she looks in the mirror? How does her sudden celebrity (for the most unorthodox of reasons) sit with her? What lessons has she learned in the past five years? And how can each and every one of us take those lessons and apply them to our own lives?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince the first edition of \u003cem\u003eUnmasked\u003c\/em\u003e, in which Turia describes a never-ending series of impressive physical feats, including climbing the Great Wall of China, walking the Kokoda Track, and competing in not one but two Ironman competitions, she and Michael have had a little boy, Hakavai. In this second edition, in three new chapters, Turia also narrates her pregnancy and the joy of having a child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnmasked\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the woman behind the headlines, and in so doing, uncovers the grace, humour, and inner steel that gets Turia Pitt through every day—and which leaves the rest of us watching on in amazement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46344440185068,"sku":"9780143789826","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4614453482239.jpg?v=1744016432"},{"product_id":"everything-to-live-for-by-turia-pitt-9780143781769","title":"Everything to Live For","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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 her body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith too little unburned skin left for skin grafts, Turia was put in an induced coma in the Burns Unit at Sydney's Concord Hospital while her body fought life-threatening infections and her surgeons imported skin from California. She lost the fingers on her right hand and her fingers on her left are partially fused together. She needed a new nose. There have been numerous operations, yet there are many more to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the story of Turia's survival involves many people - other race competitors, her rescuers, medical professionals - at its core is the strong will of Turia herself as she continues the long rehabilitation process with the loving support of her partner, Michael Hoskin, and that of their families in their New South Wales south coast hometown of Ulladulla, where the local community has rallied, raising funds to help with huge medical bills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEverything to Live For\u003c\/em\u003e is also a love story. Michael, Turia's handsome teenage crush who became the love of her life, now cares for her as they plan a new life together; he is there to encourage Turia in her determination to move forward in an outwardly different body. The real tragedy of this story is that it should never have happened - because the race should never have happened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite facing a future with multiple challenges, Turia is optimistic. She is driving again and studying for her Master's degree. She is walking in marathons and would one day like to run again. Above all, she wants her story to make a difference - her mission is to make skin a more prominent organ in the repertoire of donated organs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a miracle Turia lived when she was expected to die. 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Everyone wants more of it. But can you actually get happier? Inspirational Australian Turia Pitt dives into this idea, interviewing high-profile athletes, comedians, scientists, and world experts to explore how everything from money to our relationships impacts how happy we can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Thank god for Turia! She is an absolute rock star. I'm stoked to be in the world at the same time as her.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Celeste Barber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThousands 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, with her characteristic humour and gutsy intelligence, \u003cem\u003eTuria Pitt\u003c\/em\u003e goes on a quest to answer the question, \u003cem\u003eIs it possible to be happier?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does she discover on her journey? 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But why? Because after all, who really wants to be \u003cem\u003eselfish\u003c\/em\u003e? 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, or colleagues first. It states that you're taking up too much space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe—women—are told by our parents, our siblings, our friends, our teachers, our colleagues, and society—that we must be unselfish. Think of others at all times. 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