{"title":"Heather Ellis","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the world through the eyes of \u003cstrong\u003eHeather Ellis\u003c\/strong\u003e, an extraordinary storyteller whose journey takes you beyond the commonplace. Heather's works predominantly focus on travel and adventure, offering a captivating glimpse into the vast landscapes of Africa and the profound cultures that reside there. Her most renowned book, \u003cem\u003eUbuntu: One Woman's Motorcycle Odyssey Across Africa\u003c\/em\u003e, weaves a tale of courage, self-discovery, and the human connections formed while traversing incredible terrains on two wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeather's writing encompasses more than just the thrill of the ride; it delves into the essence of \"Ubuntu,\" a philosophy that highlights our shared humanity and interconnectedness. Through her engaging narratives, readers are not only drawn into a world of daring adventures but are also invited to reflect on ideas of community and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an avid traveller, a motorcycle enthusiast, or someone seeking a soulful journey from the comfort of your home, Heather Ellis's collection promises to inspire and ignite your sense of wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ubuntu-one-womans-motorcycle-odyssey-across-africa-by-heather-ellis-9781863958202","title":"Ubuntu: One woman's motorcycle odyssey across Africa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you travel Africa, you will find the way of ubuntu - the universal bond that connects all of humanity as one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the age of twenty-eight, while sitting in a friend's backyard in the remote mining township of Jabiru, Heather Ellis has a light-bulb moment: she is going to ride a motorcycle across Africa. The idea just feels right - no matter that she's never done any long-distance motorcycle travelling before, and has never even set foot on the African continent. Twelve months later, Heather unloads her Yamaha TT600 at the docks in Durban, South Africa, and her adventure begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer travels take her to the dizzying heights of Mt Kilimanjaro and the Rwenzori Mountains, to the deserts of northern Kenya where she is befriended by armed bandits and rescued by Turkana fishermen, to a stand-off with four Ugandan men intent on harm, and to a voyage on a 'floating village' on the mighty Zaire River. Everywhere she goes Heather is aided by locals and travellers alike, who take her into their homes and hearts, helping her to truly understand the spirit of ubuntu - a Bantu word meaning 'I am because you are'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUbuntu: One woman's motorcycle odyssey across Africa\u003c\/em\u003e is the extraordinary story of a young woman who, alone and against all odds, rode a motorcycle to some of the world's most remote, beautiful, and dangerous places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46556612165868,"sku":"9781863958202","price":41.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17794733482851.jpg?v=1750158965"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/heather-ellis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}