{"title":"Blue Dorward","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Dorward\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of personal history through the lens of biography and memoir. These works invite readers to reflect on the complexities of identity and memory, often weaving rich emotional landscapes with evocative prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect introspective narratives that delve into early experiences and nuanced shades of human emotion, capturing moments of growth and self-discovery with quiet intensity. \u003cem\u003eEarly Shades of Blue\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies this thoughtful and poetic approach to memoir writing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"early-shades-of-blue-by-blue-dorward-9780473548841","title":"Early Shades of Blue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFasten your seat belts and hang on tight. In Blue's own words, \"it will be a rough and tough ride at times. Some events you may consider a tale but I assure they are definitely true. I lived through it all – the pain and the glory.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold with intelligence, honesty and a wicked sense of humour, \u003ci\u003eEarly Shades of Blue\u003c\/i\u003e is the first in a series of books about his colourful and varied life. It will take you on a wild ride through his early childhood in the rural community around Hastings, New Zealand, life at schools where he was constantly bullied and punished because he struggled to fit in, and then working as a back-country shepherd, agricultural contractor, mechanic, speedway driver and much, much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat he survived the many early adventures and hair-raising (literally) disastrous scrapes he writes about is nothing short of miraculous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67632844865772,"sku":"9780473548841","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780473548841-early-shades-of-blue-1.jpg?v=1791146167"},{"product_id":"shades-of-blue-down-under-by-blue-dorward-9780473646226","title":"Shades of Blue Down Under","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Dorward's life story began with \u003ci\u003eEarly Shades of Blue\u003c\/i\u003e, and then \u003ci\u003eRacy Shades of Blue\u003c\/i\u003e, where he shared his adventures as he experienced the highs and lows of working in the fast-paced motor racing world. \u003ci\u003eShades of Blue Down Under\u003c\/i\u003e continues this journey when he returns to live in the Southern hemisphere and experiences more highs and lows of every sort imaginable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a mind that excelled at problem solving, and the ability to get into and out of all manner of scrapes, he proved that the boy from the farming lands around Hastings could hold his own in the international race car engineering world and beyond. This was despite having to live with a crippling stutter and severe undiagnosed mental health issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlue writes with honesty, intelligence and a wicked sense of humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67632846438636,"sku":"9780473646226","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780473646226-shades-of-blue-down-under-1.jpg?v=1791146185"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/blue-dorward.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}