{"title":"Avinash Weerasekera","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvinash Weerasekera offers a refreshingly witty perspective on the modern immigrant experience, blending humour with heartfelt observations. His works invite readers to explore the challenges and surprises of settling in a new country through a lighthearted, relatable lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect stories filled with sharp humour and a keen eye for everyday absurdities, making the complexities of cultural transition both entertaining and insightful. Weerasekera’s writing captures the nuances of identity and adaptation with warmth and cleverness.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-to-expect-when-youre-immigrating-by-avinash-weerasekera-9781925972894","title":"What to Expect When You're Immigrating","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of us know what it's like to have our hopes dashed on moving house: the excitement fades and we realise the furniture doesn't fit, the rent is no cheaper, the heating doesn't work or the neighbours are noisy. But what about when you're moving to an entirely new country - when it's you and not your furniture that doesn't fit? When your qualifications aren't recognised, the heat is insane and the neighbours yell at you to go back to where you came from?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat to Expect When You're Immigrating\u003c\/em\u003e is a hilarious, insightful and often cutting portrait of the ups and downs of moving to Australia. Through brilliant, tongue-in-cheek illustrations depicting the panorama of migrant experiences, celebrated artist Nash Weerasekera provides a compelling, myth-busting, sometimes challenging and always funny 'how to' guide for new arrivals and those who welcome them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433316597996,"sku":"9781925972894","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781925972894.jpg?v=1774765220"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/avinash-weerasekera.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}