{"title":"Alina Bronsky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlina Bronsky\u003c\/strong\u003e writes compelling general fiction that explores complex family dynamics and the resilience of the human spirit. Her stories often blend poignancy with humour, drawing readers into vivid, emotionally rich narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a sharp eye for character detail and unexpected twists, Bronsky’s novels, including \u003cem\u003eBarbara Isn’t Dying\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a fresh perspective on life’s challenges and the strength found in everyday moments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"barbara-isnt-dying-by-alina-bronsky-9781787705814","title":"Barbara Isn’t Dying","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalter Schmidt has lived his whole life within the narrow, comfortable confines of traditional gender roles: he has made it to retirement without learning how to fry an egg or use a vacuum cleaner. After all, he could always count on his wife, \u003cem\u003eBarbara\u003c\/em\u003e. But, when one morning she can't—or won't!—get up from bed anymore, everything changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith biting humour and great warmth, Alina Bronsky writes about how Walter, nearing the end of his life, is suddenly forced to reinvent himself as a caregiver and househusband, and become the caring partner he never was in all his years with \u003cem\u003eBarbara\u003c\/em\u003e. Little by little, Walter's rough facade begins to crumble, and with it his old certainties about his life and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47647691538668,"sku":"9781787705814","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b82e5fcc51613b5a75bbe254c51c300b.jpg?v=1779232655"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alina-bronsky.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}