Known and loved by her many New Zealand and Australian fans as a down-to-earth broadcaster, radio host and social media sensation, Bree Tomasel is an irrepressible force of nature.
But behind the banter and success, is a young woman who has battled anxiety and survived a harrowing attack on her as a young child.
Now, for the first time, Bree writes about how that attack has shaped her, as well what it was like to grow up questioning her sexuality in conservative country Queensland, her struggles with anxiety and ADHD, and living in the public eye.
Funny, candid, raw - this is Bree Tomasel as you've never seen her.
A true story of faith, love and determination. Read by the author.
Things you've always asked yourself and never really answered...
When the plans you have made fall apart and you need to let God take over, you might discover the most astonishing things.
Based on a diary of convalescence kept in 1991, ‘Funnily Enough’ is the true story of a single girl who stops working in television production to enjoy rural family life with a pair of tame otters. Taking the high road to Loch Lomond, Sophie works out how to overcomes chronic fatigue and realize her dreams.
'This charming, funny, beautifully illustrated book would make anyone feel better.' Jilly Cooper, Author
“…all plaudits to you for trying to describe and find humour in your darkest hour.” Clare Francis, Author
'Eminently readable.' Charles Foster, New York Times bestselling author
'...such fun, so joyful, so funny and so touching. I found it very lovable.' Richard Pilbrow, CEO Theatre Projects, USA
'Absolutely superb.' Revd Canon Andrew Boden
'I laughed.' Alastair Fothergill, producer of 'Our Planet'
'...delightfully open and funny and full of fun. It's a breath of fresh air while also giving courage and perspective to others who struggle with long hard trials.' Wendy Chandler, South Africa
'Amazing - such insights into life. It is just my kind of book.' Sarah Collins, CEO of Wonderbag, South Africa.
In 1973 Sophie Neville was cast as Titty alongside Virginia McKenna, Ronald Fraser and Suzanna Hamilton in the film Swallows & Amazons. Made before the advent of digital technology, the child stars lived out Arthur Ransome's epic adventure in the great outdoors without ever seeing a script.
Encouraged by her mother, Sophie Neville kept a diary about her time filming on location in the lakes and mountains of Cumbria. Bouncy and effervescent, extracts from her childhood diary are interspersed among her memories of the cast and crew as well as photographs, maps and newspaper articles, offering a child's eye view of the making of the film from development to premiere - and the aftermath.
In 1973 Sophie Neville was cast as Titty alongside Virginia McKenna, Ronald Fraser and Suzanna Hamilton in the film Swallows & Amazons. Made before the advent of digital technology, the child stars lived out Arthur Ransome's epic adventure in the great outdoors without ever seeing a script.
Encouraged by her mother, Sophie Neville kept a diary about her time filming on location in the lakes and mountains of Cumbria. Bouncy and effervescent, extracts from her childhood diary are interspersed among her memories of the cast and crew as well as photographs, maps and newspaper articles, offering a child's eye view of the making of the film from development to premiere - and the aftermath.
