{"title":"Alison Flett","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the evocative works of \u003cem\u003eAlison Flett\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed author celebrated for her exploration of themes related to identity, place, and the intricate tapestry of human experience. With a keen eye for detail and an extraordinary ability to capture the essence of her subjects, Flett invites readers on a journey through the nuanced landscapes of arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eWhere We Are\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her profound understanding of the stories that bind us to our surroundings and each other. Through her writing, Flett intricately weaves narratives that resonate deeply, making her a cherished voice in contemporary literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned aficionado of arts and culture or a curious reader seeking new perspectives, Alison Flett's collection offers a rewarding exploration of human connection expressed with eloquence and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"where-we-are-by-alison-flett-9780648917670","title":"Where We Are","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collection, written in English and Scots, that explores immigration, home and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen I first left my home, the gnawing ache for all I'd left behind—family, friends, my land, my whole life—made me numb and thrawn. Weeping and sobbing—bubblin an greetin, as you would call it in Scotland—would have been too wet and hand-wringy. What I felt was bone-dry and primal; I wanted to drop to my knees, throw my head back and howl. I pined like an animal, without tears.\u003c\/em\u003e - Alison Flett\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe people could be poet, family, reader or all of us on this drowning, burning earth. The present could be this moment, or a past so intensely remembered, or a future so powerfully imagined that past, present and future are simultaneously here. We are with a poet who knits intricate patterns of sound and image, line to line.\u003c\/em\u003e - Duncan McLean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47342144258284,"sku":"9780648917670","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/450693482419.jpg?v=1772194953"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alison-flett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}