{"product_id":"9780008716318","title":"Boater: A Life on England's Waterways","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eStep aboard \u003cem\u003eBoater\u003c\/em\u003e, a mesmerising voyage along the tranquil waterways of England, written by former UK Canal Laureate, Jo Bell.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's not a lifestyle. It's a life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over twenty years, Jo Bell, archaeologist and poet, has travelled the waterways of England (and sometimes Wales) meeting extraordinary people in an extraordinary environment. It’s a journey that's taught her about human nature, including her own; about rope and Brasso and bravery; about ducks and locks, and above all, about the necessity for a constant supply of biscuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this smart, funny memoir she describes an alternative nation within a nation, a place of different maps and deep history, and home to people who live and work in a world quite separate from the land a few feet away on the banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways at home, always on the move, Jo's peaceful life is interrupted when a turbulent relationship takes her on a year-long odyssey through tranquil waters and on to the treacherous Bristol Channel. Join her as she navigates shallow waters and deep trouble, and welcomes readers onboard a remarkable voyage through the past, present and future of our remarkable canals and the communities they support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJo Bell's BOATER is a compelling autobiography that explores the author's life on the waterways of England. This Sunday Times bestselling book is a unique blend of memoir, travelogue, and biography, offering a glimpse into a world quite separate from the land a few feet away on the banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Ruth Padel (Beethoven Variations)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jo Bell, Read by Jo Bell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889199927445,"sku":"9780008716318","price":45.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008716318_68b87026-e3f4-485d-bb18-339c8d84cc0d.jpg?v=1776888457","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008716318","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}