Paper Plus is promoting this book as one of Kerre’s choices:
| This Way Of Life Sumner Burstyn This is the book of the multi award winning documentary of the same name. It’s the tale of the Ottley-Karena family and their incredible life living in and around the Ruahine Ranges. Mum, Colleen, dad, Peter and their seven kids have absolutely nothing – in terms of material possessions – but they are rich beyond belief – in terms of life skills, love and appreciation for what is truly important… read more 9781869509644 RRP$34.99 |
It might be a good book, well written with an interesting story and stunning photos but I think the author’s recent rant and subsequent publicity will be a strong deterrent for many who might otherwise have bought it.
I watched the doco, very moving and well worth anyones time viewing it, but please please bare in mind this story is not about B S-B.
Notoriety sells. That’s why they’ve decided to market it at this time.
You are politely moderate. One of the reasons I enjoy this site.