{"title":"Ken Haley","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Ken Haley, a celebrated author known for his immersive travel and adventure narratives. His works, including notable titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe One That Got Away\u003c\/em\u003e, offer readers a thrilling glimpse into the joy and challenges of exploring the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKen Haley’s writing is characterized by a unique blend of wit, insight, and vivid storytelling, taking readers on unforgettable journeys across the globe. His experiences are not just about the destinations themselves, but the people, cultures, and unexpected adventures encountered along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who relish the excitement of travel and the allure of new horizons, Ken Haley’s books are an excellent choice. Dive into his tales and relish the opportunity to experience the thrill of exploration from the comfort of your own home.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-one-that-got-away-by-ken-haley-9781925760859","title":"The One That Got Away","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, Australian author Ken Haley mapped out an enticing menu of travel destinations, comprising the Caribbean island states for main course, with Central America for dessert. Main course soon turned into obstacle course. Cuba was a breeze, but then the world went into Covid lockdown mode and he had to decide whether to push on. As a pioneer wheelchair traveller, Haley knew exactly what to do. He took the brakes off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter an unplanned detour to Trumpian Florida, he returned to the tropics intent on dividing his time between sun worship, historical exploration and observation of life's realities for the community of West Indian nations. In a year that wasn't long on fun, Haley had his share but he also met his quota of hardship and risks from developing hurricanes to a no-longer-dormant volcano, from robbery to an acute health crisis that had him wondering whether he might have been wiser to buy a one-way ticket in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2020 was the year most of us stayed at home. Ken Haley turned an accident of timing into a rollicking, but dangerous adventure. The result is a triumph: a humorous and penetrating insight into a world grappling with an unforeseen calamity and a rare and empathetic travel book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith a buoyant, energetic approach to recording a year of (mostly) eluding lockdowns and quarantine, \u003ci\u003eThe One That Got Away\u003c\/i\u003e is a greatly satisfying travel memoir that gives hope that, like Haley, we too might one day be able to venture abroad again.\u003c\/b\u003e - Nathan Smith, \u003ci\u003eBooks+Publishing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA moving and funny chronicle of questing and courage in the age of coronavirus.\u003c\/b\u003e - Margaret Simons, author of \u003ci\u003eCry Me A River\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePenny Wong: Passion and Principle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTravel books are often entertaining but Ken Haley's book is both entertaining and edifying: not many other writers manage that nowadays. He follows in the footsteps of those great adventurers before him... Stevenson, Newby, Chatwin and Bryson.\u003c\/b\u003e - Phil Brown, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Kowloon Kid\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTravels with My Angst\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072378224876,"sku":"9781925760859","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17933923482873.jpg?v=1765100082"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ken-haley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}