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Sky News AU
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'I've got some news': Inspirational Aussie Turia Pitt unveils bold new book Selfish, calling it the book she 'wishes' she had during her darkest days
Inspirational Aussie burns survivor Turia Pitt has unveiled her latest project, a bold new book titled Selfish. The 37-year-old athlete and bestselling author, who lives in Sydney with her husband Michael Hoskin and their two young sons, revealed the news to fans on Wednesday. "I've got some news. I've written a book, and called it SELFISH: how to unlearn the rules that are breaking you," she captioned a video post on Instagram. In the clip, Pitt explained that she deliberately chose the title because she believes the word "Selfish" needs a "serious rebrand". "We are told by the people around us, the people in our lives, by society, by the narratives that we see in the media, that we need to be selfless, that we need to put other people's needs ahead of our own," she said. "And I bought into that narrative. I bought into that myth." Pitt said trying to live by that rule left her feeling frustrated and overwhelmed, until she eventually suffered from a major burnout last year. "This is a book that I really wish I had to help me navigate that time," she said. The motivational speaker added that Selfish contains deeply personal reflections, including stories she's never shared publicly before. "There are stories in this book that I haven't shared with anyone. So I'm a little bit nervous about the book going out into the wild," she said. "If you feel lost, uncertain, or even like you're living life for someone else, I think this is the book for you." Due out in October, Selfish is Pitt's sixth book since surviving the horrific 2011 grassfire that changed her life forever. Then a 25-year-old mining engineer and ultra-marathon runner, Pitt was competing in the Racing the Planet: Kimberley ultramarathon when she and another runner were trapped in an out-of-control blaze. She suffered burns to 65 per cent of her body, was placed in a medically-induced coma, lost seven fingers, and underwent more than 200 medical procedures. Her recovery took two years. Her debut memoir, Everything to Live For (2013), told the story of her life before and after the fire. A follow-up, Unmasked, was released in 2015 and included a Young Adult edition. Pitt has since released a number of other books, including Good Selfie, a self-confidence guide for teens, Happy (and other ridiculous aspirations), and even a children's picture book, titled Koko and the Coconut. Fans have already flooded social media with support for Selfish. "I love that you called it Selfish! You're right we all need to look after ourselves first," one follower wrote. "I am not a book reader, but this one Turia- will definitely be in my hands and won't want to put it down. "I am sure it will be beyond inspirational and authentic. Congratulations," added another.
National Post
23-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- National Post
Canadian swimsuit brands that are making a splash
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content Swim season is here, and the new drops are coming in hot. These Canadian swimwear brands are serving up suits you'll want to live in all summer long. Whether you're heading to the beach, the cottage or just your apartment balcony with a kiddie pool and a dream, here are our favourite Canadian swimwear brands. Article content Saltwater Collective — Toronto Left on Friday — Vancouver (and Venice, Calif.) SELFISH Swimwear — Montreal Londre — Vancouver Sasa — Toronto Knix — Toronto La vie en Rose — Toronto Othersea — Quebec City Article content Designed in Canada, this suit is made for activity—built for surf, sport and everything in between. The buttery-soft compressive SunDays fabric protects against 98 per cent of UV rays and stays put through wipeouts, all while looking chic. Article content Article content Handcrafted one suit at a time in their own Montreal workshop tucked in Little Italy. Founded and designed by Naomie Caron, SELFISH Swimwear brings bold colours and artistic spirit to life using recycled fibres. The full collection is available online or at their boutique, just steps away from where each suit is made. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Knix made waves in 2013 by introducing leakproof underwear to the world, and they haven't looked back since. The brand has since expanded into wireless bras, inclusive campaigns featuring women aged 50 to 81, and even leakproof swimwear made with their signature smoothing Sculpt fabric.
