{"title":"Vitale Lafaele","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Vitale Lafaele, an author whose gripping narratives and compelling characters have made waves in the Crime \u0026amp; Thriller genre. Known for weaving intricate plots and unfolding mysteries with precision, Lafaele's writing draws readers into a whirlwind of suspense and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the notable works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eA Canoe Before the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e, a thrilling tale that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. Lafaele's storytelling is both engaging and thought-provoking, ensuring each page turn leaves you craving the next reveal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe books in this category are perfect for readers who enjoy exploring complex storylines that challenge the mind and thrill the senses. Dive into the world of Vitale Lafaele, where every new twist and turn is as unpredictable as it is exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-canoe-before-the-wind-by-vitale-lafaele-9781775542360","title":"A Canoe Before the Wind","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary memoir of an immigrant son's story of a better future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1962, a Samoan family journeyed to New Zealand—a country immigrants once called 'the land of milk and honey'—in search of a better life. Instead, their eldest son, Vitale, arrived in an era of dawn raids by police and immigration officials, and faced endless racism and bullying at school. Yet he endured and, against the odds, grew up to become one of a select few civilians to pass New Zealand's elite SAS selection process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter seven years in the army, Vitale scaled impressive heights to become tactical commander of the police special tactics group, commander of the armed offenders squad, head of dignitary and witness protection, and one of New Zealand's most decorated policemen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom high-profile hostage situations to overcoming a career-ending stroke, Soifua Vitale Joseph Fatutoa Lafaele's story is an inspiring one, of overcoming difficulty with values to guide you through life's challenges—ua se va’a tu matagi, \u003cem\u003elike a canoe before the wind\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46096315351276,"sku":"9781775542360","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781775542360.jpg?v=1736826335"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/vitale-lafaele.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}