{"title":"Dave Hoekstra","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the engaging works of Dave Hoekstra, an accomplished author known for his insightful exploration of history and culture. His books invite readers on a journey through time, shedding light on often overlooked stories and offering fresh perspectives on familiar topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a writing style that is both informative and accessible, Hoekstra has a unique talent for weaving together narratives that resonate with a wide audience. One of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eBeacons in the Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e, provides an illuminating journey into the past, examining key events with both precision and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history buff or just curious about the world, Dave Hoekstra's books are a valuable addition to any collection. Each book serves as a beacon, guiding readers through the complexities of historical events while emphasising the human stories that lie at the heart of our shared heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beacons-in-the-darkness-by-dave-hoekstra-9781572843165","title":"Beacons in the Darkness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity journalism has long been a part of the lifeblood of America, but never have the stakes been so high for the people behind it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBeacons in the Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e, award-winning journalist Dave Hoekstra interviews the people trying to keep the lights on at community newspapers across the country amid buyouts, declining revenues, fake news, and a pandemic. This book is not another account of the death of local journalism—but rather a celebration of the community ties, perseverance, and empathy that's demonstrated in community newsrooms from Hillsboro, Illinois, to Charleston, South Carolina, to Marfa, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoekstra recounts the sometimes-scandalous but always-industrious stories of the families who built these newspapers and passed them down through generations. Modern publishers and owners describe in their own words their struggles and experiments to stay alive in the digital age, not just for their businesses and their families but also for the communities they serve and the neighbours whose stories they tell in their reporting. \u003cem\u003eBeacons in the Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e provides an intimate view inside the organisations that still publish photos of the local bowling league and the outlandishly large mushrooms on the edge of town, leaving you with a rekindled fondness for your own community paper—and a renewed appreciation of what we all stand to lose without one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848521634028,"sku":"9781572843165","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27566523482747.jpg?v=1758984132"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dave-hoekstra.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}