{"product_id":"a-hostage-to-fortune","title":"A Hostage to Fortune","description":"A Hostage to Fortune is the compelling autobiography of Ernest K. Gann, a multifaceted adventurer whose life stretched far beyond the ordinary. Best known as a novelist and screenwriter, Gann also made his mark as a pilot, sailor, filmmaker, and fisherman. In this richly detailed memoir, he recounts his extraordinary experiences with the same narrative skill that made his fiction so gripping — blending high-adventure exploits with introspective reflections on fate, risk, and the unpredictable journey of life.\nSpanning thrilling aviation exploits, perilous sea voyages, and life in Hollywood, the book captures the essence of a life lived on the edge. Gann’s storytelling weaves personal triumphs and setbacks into a larger meditation on survival, passion, and the relentless pursuit of freedom — ultimately showing how his varied vocations shaped his worldview and creative spirit.\nVery tidy condition.","brand":"B.D. King Press","offers":[{"title":"Very Good \/ 79c2b235fcd","offer_id":48068108222615,"sku":"9780971687127-VG-000120001","price":10.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/9002\/8951\/files\/26365203482533.jpg?v=1785060281","url":"https:\/\/thriftreads.co.nz\/products\/a-hostage-to-fortune","provider":"Thrift Reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}