{"title":"Andrew Greig","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndrew Greig’s writing offers a captivating blend of sportsmanship and storytelling, where the love of the game meets the complexities of human experience. His works, such as \u003cem\u003ePreferred Lies\u003c\/em\u003e, explore the subtle dramas and passions that unfold both on and off the playing field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect rich narratives that delve into the spirit of sport, capturing moments of triumph, challenge and personal reflection. Greig’s books resonate with those who appreciate not just competition, but the deeper stories behind athletic pursuit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"preferred-lies-by-andrew-greig-9780753821565","title":"Preferred Lies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurely golf is a game for posh people, country clubs and networking businessmen, for unfortunate sweaters, politics and trousers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Greig grew up in Scotland, where playing golf is as natural as breathing. He sees the game as the great leveller, and has played on the Old course at St Andrews as well as on the miners' courses of Yorkshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe writes about the different cultural manifestations of the game, the history, the geography, the different social meanings, as well as the subjective experience, the reflections between shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe plays alone, with friends and brothers, with ghosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe is looking for the essence of golf, the pure heart of it, which can be found, Andrew Greig believes, on the free 9 hole course on North Ronaldsay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597530972396,"sku":"9780753821565","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780753821565-preferred-lies.jpg?v=1777956122"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/andrew-greig.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}