{"title":"Bruce Jackson","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling works of \u003cstrong\u003eBruce Jackson\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished author in the genres of Biography and Memoir. With a captivating narrative style, Jackson invites readers into a world of personal experiences and intimate reflections. His books are a treasure trove of insights, offering a vivid tapestry of life stories that engage and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works, \u003cem\u003eNever Far from Home\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a poignant exploration of memory, identity, and the essence of belonging. Jackson’s expert storytelling not only provides an intriguing glimpse into his life but also resonates with universal themes that touch the heart and mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Bruce Jackson’s collection to discover a rich array of narratives that blend meticulous research with evocative prose, offering a reading experience that is both enlightening and profoundly human. Whether you are a seasoned memoir enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Jackson’s books promise to enrich your literary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"never-far-from-home-by-bruce-jackson-9781982191160","title":"Never Far from Home","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft’s associate general counsel shares a story that is “as nuanced as it is hopeful” (Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader) about his rise from childhood poverty in pre-gentrified New York City to a stellar career at the top of the technology and music industries in this stirring true story of grit and perseverance. For fans of Indra Nooyi’s \u003cem\u003eMy Life in Full\u003c\/em\u003e and Viola Davis’s \u003cem\u003eFinding Me\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an accomplished Microsoft executive, Bruce Jackson handles billions of dollars of commerce as its associate general counsel while he plays a crucial role in the company’s corporate diversity efforts. But few of his colleagues can understand the weight he carries with him to the office each day. He kept his past hidden from sight as he ascended the corporate ladder but shares it in full for the first time here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, Jackson moved to Manhattan’s Amsterdam housing projects as a child, where he had already been falsely accused and arrested for robbery by the age of ten. At the age of fifteen, he witnessed the homicide of his close friend. Taken in by the criminal justice system, seduced by a burgeoning drug trade, and burdened by a fractured, impoverished home life, Jackson stood on the edge of failure. But he was saved by an offer. That offer set him on a better path, off the streets and eventually on the way to Georgetown Law, but not without hard knocks along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom public housing to working for Microsoft’s president, Brad Smith, and its founder, Bill Gates, to advising some of the biggest stars in music, Bruce Jackson’s \u003cem\u003eNever Far from Home\u003c\/em\u003e is “an important story, extremely well told, that should serve as a lesson on how we got here and where we need to go” (Fred D. Gray, activist and civil rights attorney).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46628048077036,"sku":"9781982191160","price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20521133482893.jpg?v=1751898240"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/bruce-jackson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}