{"title":"Barbara Docherty","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of \u003cem\u003eBarbara Docherty\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed author renowned for her compelling and heartfelt narratives. Nestled within the realms of Biography and Memoir, Docherty's works offer a window into lives filled with intimate truths and richly woven stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her celebrated books, \u003cstrong\u003eSecrets and Lemons\u003c\/strong\u003e, takes readers on an emotionally resonant journey, artfully exploring personal experiences and the nuances of human relationships. Docherty possesses the unique ability to infuse her stories with both poignancy and relatability, making her books a must-read for those who cherish genuine storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers seeking insightful and thought-provoking reads in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, Barbara Docherty's works provide an engaging blend of honesty and inspiration. Dive into her collection and discover the powerful narratives that have touched the hearts of many.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"secrets-and-lemons-by-barbara-docherty-9781991171092","title":"Secrets and Lemons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemons may make lemonade, their blossoms may smell sweet, but bite beneath their raw skins and they’re impossible to eat. Such is Barbara Docherty’s memoir, \u003cem\u003eSecrets and Lemons\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“My father said I’d talk to anything, even a cornflake…” And indeed, Barbara strongly conveys her zest for living and adventure, her ability to connect with people, and talent for recognising opportunity when it knocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer life has been full of ‘firsts’. First health nurse to host a radio talkback show; first to see the need for a general practice nurses manual, and write it; first to develop a programme to teach health professionals how to encourage patients to choose healthy lifestyles; first to teach society that yes, heterosexual women do marry homosexual men, often before their men really know themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut, there were times when the trauma in her life was great, and unable to unravel this, she buried the anguish only for it to manifest later as post-traumatic stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey among those experiences was the forced adoption of her babies – twice. Many forced-adoption birth mothers of the notorious ‘baby scoop era’ will viscerally feel the systematic dehumanisation of Barbara’s childbirth experiences and the illegal kidnapping of her infants. And for decades she persistently hounded authorities for information about her children, which fell on deaf ears. It was not until 2024 that New Zealand politicians offered brief apologies for the abuse, but, “…we still [await] a much wider acknowledgement and redress.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an unfinished story... but a plethora of women who were there too, who work in healthcare services, and who care about the lives of women who are fighting to redress this history. This is a must-read book for all women, health professionals, government officials and religious leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47216921542892,"sku":"9781991171092","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/de768f5f83c3f46940a3c98b55308441.jpg?v=1769046550"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/barbara-docherty.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}