{"title":"Ben Lawson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Ben Lawson, an insightful and evocative author renowned for his profound contributions to the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e category. Known for his compelling writing, Lawson seamlessly weaves words into narratives that resonate on both an intellectual and emotional level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout works, \u003cstrong\u003eTo My Country\u003c\/strong\u003e, offers readers a poignant exploration of national identity and personal introspection. Through his articulate prose, Ben Lawson invites readers to engage with themes of belonging, heritage, and identity, making his books a cherished addition to any literary enthusiast's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're delving into his exploration of cultural themes for personal enlightenment or academic purposes, you'll find Ben Lawson's works to be an exemplary reflection of contemporary thought and artistic expression. Enjoy immersing yourself in the world he's created and discover new perspectives with each page you turn.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"to-my-country-by-ben-lawson-9781760878719","title":"To My Country","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBen Lawson was preparing for another Christmas away from home when the Black Summer bushfires began to burn their way across Australia's eastern coast. As the bushfires continued to rage into the new year on an unprecedented scale, Ben, feeling angry, helpless and broken-hearted as he watched the devastation from across the ocean, sat down and put his feelings into words. \u003cem\u003eTo My Country\u003c\/em\u003e is an ode to the endurance of the Australian spirit and the shared love of our country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the true Aussie spirit, Ben and Allen \u0026amp; Unwin are donating proceeds of \u003cem\u003eTo My Country\u003c\/em\u003e to The Koala Hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A delightful love letter to a homeland: the kind only an Australian could write. Full of humour, charm and deeply felt belonging. And to think of all the orphaned koalas who will benefit from you buying and enjoying this wonderful little book ...' —Stephen Fry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'An impassioned cry from the big, kind heart of a big, kind man.' \u003cstrong\u003eTim Minchin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Ben Lawson's love of his homeland inspires us all to think of our own roots . . . and the need to protect them.' \u003cstrong\u003eDolly Parton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Ben Lawson's book is a heartfelt reminder of how desperately we need to think about our future as a country. His sincerity is moving. I dare you not to cry.' \u003cstrong\u003eJulia Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Ben Lawson writes in the tradition of his namesake Henry Lawson; an eloquent bush ballad that mourns the tragic fate of one billion bushfire victims.' \u003cstrong\u003eBarry Humphries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341596115180,"sku":"9781760878719","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26174133482814.jpg?v=1772193012"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ben-lawson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}