{"title":"Heather Hawkins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeather Hawkins\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling biographies and memoirs that invite readers into the depths of human experience. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eAdventurous Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e, explore the courage and resilience behind remarkable lives, offering intimate and inspiring stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and an empathetic voice, Hawkins captures the complexities of personal journeys, making each narrative resonate with authenticity and emotion. Her writing is a must for those seeking profound insights into the lives of extraordinary individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"adventurous-spirit-by-heather-hawkins-9781760522803","title":"Adventurous Spirit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 41 - with two teenagers and a contentedly unadventurous life - Heather Hawkins made a doctor's appointment. Diagnosed with stage one ovarian cancer, within nine days she had surgery to remove an 18cm tumour, and a full hysterectomy. Instead of chemotherapy, she chose a non-invasive surveillance treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe experience reignited Heather's adventurous and invincible spirit. At 47, she pulled on an old pair of shorts and runners and struggled to the end of a 4km Mother's Day fun run with her kids. Five years later she has 17 marathons and 3 ultra marathons under her belt, including the North Pole Marathon and the extraordinary World Marathon Challenge - a gruelling seven marathons in seven days on seven continents. She topped that off by trekking 1700km in the thin air of Nepal's Great Himalaya Trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd she's only just getting started...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdventurous Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e captures Heather's incredible journey from diagnosis to the heights of personal achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Heather's courage is immeasurable. She has unstoppable conviction and an energy that inspires and amazes me' - Robert de Castella - AO MBE, Australian Former World Champion Marathon Runner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462575538412,"sku":"9781760522803","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760522803-adventurous-spirit.jpg?v=1775016523"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/heather-hawkins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}