{"title":"Christine McNair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristine McNair\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of arts and culture through her thought-provoking works. With titles such as \u003cem\u003eToxemia\u003c\/em\u003e, readers can expect a nuanced examination of contemporary themes, blending insightful commentary with engaging narrative styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer writing invites reflection on the intersections of creativity, society, and personal experience, making her books a valuable addition for those interested in the broader cultural landscape. Christine McNair’s works resonate with anyone seeking deeper understanding of the modern world through a literary lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"toxemia-by-christine-mcnair-9781771669146","title":"Toxemia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this alchemy of anger and love, history and memoir, Christine McNair delves into various forms of toxicity in the body—from the effects of two life-threatening preeclampsia diagnoses to chronic illness, sexism in medicine, and the toll of societal expectations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith catharsis and humour, \u003cem\u003eToxemia\u003c\/em\u003e pieces together the complexities of identity, motherhood, and living in a body to reveal deeply recognisable raw truths. McNair captures the wrenching feeling of loss of control in the face of an overwhelming medical diagnosis and the small, endless moments in life that underscore it: worrying about mortality in the middle of the night, revolving medical appointments, self-doubt, and all the ways in which illness interrupts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eToxemia\u003c\/em\u003e unravels the toxicities that haunt the human body from within and without. Combining lyrical essays, prose poetry, photographs, and more, this hybrid work dips between the sacred and profane, exposing—and holding—some of our greatest fears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47537394254060,"sku":"9781771669146","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/90008b8cf2a8c22806c078a38cc570cc.jpg?v=1776901403"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/christine-mcnair.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}