{"title":"Bronwyn Adcock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBronwyn Adcock\u003c\/em\u003e is a talented Australian author and journalist known for her captivating storytelling and insightful exploration of human experiences. Her work primarily focuses on significant social issues and personal narratives, blending her journalistic expertise with a compelling writing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her thought-provoking book, \u003cem\u003eCurrowan: A Story of a Fire and a Community During Australia’s Worst Summer\u003c\/em\u003e, Adcock delves into the devastating impact of the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire season. This intensely personal account combines biography and memoir, portraying the resilience and camaraderie of a community facing unprecedented challenges. Adcock's ability to weave individual stories with broader societal themes has resonated with readers, offering both an informative and moving perspective on one of the most catastrophic events in Australian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough her work, Bronwyn Adcock invites readers to better understand the complexities of human emotion and the strength found in community. Her books are a must-read for those interested in Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, offering deep insights into the dramatic events and profound human stories behind the headlines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"currowan-a-story-of-a-fire-and-a-community-during-australias-worst-summer-by-bronwyn-adcock-9781760642747","title":"Currowan: A Story of a Fire and a Community During Australia's Worst Summer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn insider's account of surviving one of Australia's worst bushfires, and how we live with fire in a climate-changed world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinner of the 2022 Walkley Book Award.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gripping, deeply moving account of a terrifying fire - among the most ferocious Australia has ever seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A vivid and terrifying glimpse of not just our future but our present. Every Australian should read this book.' - Sophie Cunningham, author of \u003cem\u003eWarning: The Story of Cyclone Tracy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Currowan fire - ignited by a lightning strike in a remote forest and growing to engulf the New South Wales South Coast - was one of the most terrifying episodes of Australia's Black Summer. It burnt for seventy-four days, consuming nearly 5000 square kilometres of land, destroying well over 500 homes and leaving many people shattered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBronwyn Adcock fled the inferno with her children. Her husband, fighting at the front, rang with a plea for help before his phone went dead, leaving her to fear: will he make it out alive?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eCurrowan\u003c\/em\u003e, Bronwyn tells her story and those of many others - what they saw, thought and felt as they battled a blaze of never-before-seen intensity. In the aftermath, there were questions: why were resources so few that many faced the flames alone? Why was there back-burning on a day of extreme fire danger? Why weren't we better prepared?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurrowan\u003c\/em\u003e is a portrait of tragedy, survival and the power of community. Set against the backdrop of a nation in the grip of an intensifying crisis, this immersive account of a region facing disaster is a powerful glimpse into a new, more dangerous world - and how we build resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Vivid, visceral, adrenaline-filled, true- this is our mind-blowing new reality. \u003cem\u003eCurrowan\u003c\/em\u003e is a throat-gripping, essential read for all Australians ... for all humans. Be prepared. This book reads like a thriller and will haunt like a prophecy.' - Jonica Newby, author of \u003cem\u003eBeyond Climate Grief\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370396504300,"sku":"9781760642747","price":41.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23814413482814.jpg?v=1744807323"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/bronwyn-adcock.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}