{"title":"Debra Adelaide","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Debra Adelaide, a distinguished Australian author celebrated for her insightful and thought-provoking general fiction. Her works, including the notable novel \u003cem\u003eWhen I Am Sixty-Four\u003c\/em\u003e, weave together themes of identity, belonging, and the complexity of human relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDebra Adelaide's writing is characterised by her profound empathy and her ability to portray her characters with depth and authenticity. Readers are often drawn to her stories for their rich narratives and the way they resonate with real-life experiences. Whether she is exploring the intricacies of ageing or the delicate threads that connect people, Adelaide's work offers both entertainment and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngage with Debra Adelaide's novels to take part in stories that are as heart-warming as they are insightful. Perfect for readers who appreciate literature that challenges perspectives while offering a comforting familiarity in its storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"when-i-am-sixty-four-by-debra-adelaide-9780702271168","title":"When I Am Sixty-Four","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA profound and beautiful masterpiece about a lifelong friendship between two writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this shimmering mosaic of a novel, a writer reflects on the final days of her friend's life. In the decades after they met at school, they shared a passion for books and words, took care of each other's children, received acclaim as authors, and endured failure and disappointment. Yet during these last days together, as she and her friend go on walks through their neighbourhood, she discovers that their paths may have been more different than she realised - and bridging the gulf becomes more vital than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on Debra Adelaide's friendship with Gabrielle Carey, \u003cem\u003eWhen I Am Sixty-Four\u003c\/em\u003e is a work of extraordinary depth and grace. Tender and moving, yet infused throughout with unexpected humour, it captures the human condition in all its complexity - the small but momentous events that can transform a life; the way cherished memories can be rewritten or expunged; the limitations of love, but also its necessity; and the exhilarating, unpredictable world of the creative imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47269605998828,"sku":"9780702271168","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780702271168.jpg?v=1769983562"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/debra-adelaide.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}