{"title":"Tom Boyd","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Tom Boyd, a remarkable author known for his captivating storytelling in the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e genre. Tom Boyd crafts narratives that are not only engaging but also offer profound insights into the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eNowhere to Hide\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling tale that draws readers into a journey of introspection and discovery. Through this book, Boyd masterfully blends personal anecdotes with universal themes, offering a reflective and immersive reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoyd's writing style is characterised by its clarity and sincerity, making his books accessible and deeply resonant with a wide audience. Whether you're a fan of memoirs that explore personal challenges or narratives that delve into deeper philosophical questions, Tom Boyd's books are sure to satisfy your literary cravings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection and dive into the world of Tom Boyd's intriguing stories that promise to both inform and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nowhere-to-hide-by-tom-boyd-9781761065491","title":"Nowhere to Hide","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom Boyd lived the dream of many young Australians. As the 2013 AFL number 1 draft pick, he was marked as a future superstar in his sport. Fame and money were guaranteed, all the more so when he returned home to Melbourne to join the Western Bulldogs on a record-breaking $7 million contract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut success as a footballer came at a cost Tom wasn't prepared to pay. The intense scrutiny from media and the public added to the enormous expectations he placed upon himself, creating a toxic cycle of insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Even being part of the Bulldogs' famous drought-breaking Premiership win in 2016, when Tom arguably played the greatest game of his career, could not fundamentally change the chronic mental health issues he was experiencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTom decided to make one of the bravest calls of his life and walk away from the team he loved, from his hugely lucrative contract, from celebrity and adulation. He did it because he knew he was much more than the sum of these things, and that mental wellbeing was the one essential he could not ignore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNowhere to Hide\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling account of what it's really like to live in the world of elite football—with all its highs and lows. It's also an honest, clear-eyed memoir of mental illness—how it crept into Tom's life and how he overcame it. Tom Boyd's story is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the true meaning of resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Boyd has an important story to tell . . . That might yet prove every bit as valuable as the premiership medal he so firmly took hold of.' \u003ci\u003eHerald Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845057532140,"sku":"9781761065491","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28041853482814.jpg?v=1758869805"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tom-boyd.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}