{"title":"Easterine Kire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasterine Kire\u003c\/strong\u003e writes with poignant depth, weaving richly detailed narratives steeped in history and culture. Her works often explore the intertwined lives and struggles of communities against the backdrop of colonial and post-colonial conflicts, offering a profound reflection on identity and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect evocative storytelling that brings to life the turbulent eras of military and social change. With nuanced characters and immersive settings, Kire’s books invite contemplation on heritage, memory, and the human spirit amid adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bitter-wormwood-by-easterine-kire-9789381017029","title":"Bitter Wormwood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKohima, 2007. A young man has just been gunned down in cold blood—the latest casualty in the conflict that has brutalised the people of Nagaland, in the neglected northeastern corner of India. Rich in culture and history, \u003cem\u003eBitter Wormwood\u003c\/em\u003e traces the story of one man’s life from 1937 until 2007, offering poignant insight into the human cost behind the political headlines of one of India’s most beautiful regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a gripping story that brings to life the processes that propel social change and transform communities, Easterine Kire skilfully renders the small incidents of Mose’s childhood, his family, and the routines and rituals of traditional village life, painting an evocative picture of a peaceful way of life, now long-vanished. The coming of radio into Mose’s family house marks the beginning of the changes that will connect them to the wider world. They learn of partition, independence, a land called America. Mose and his friends become involved in the Naga struggle for independence, and are caught in a maelstrom of violence that ends up ripping communities apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47485959340268,"sku":"9789381017029","price":45.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c2d64cb4a32663883d2286997b52ea2e.jpg?v=1775785359"},{"product_id":"spirit-nights-by-easterine-kire-9781909954540","title":"Spirit Nights","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the 2023 FICCI India Book of the Year award, this is a powerful, magical indigenous novel from Nagaland by India's foremost writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on ancient tribal tales, \u003cem\u003eSpirit Nights\u003c\/em\u003e tells of a prophecy fulfilled when several villages are plunged into endless darkness. A terrible taboo has been violated in the spirit world. A wise elder feels the village crumble as her people become isolated and frightened. She knows that only through acting with wisdom and courage, and by journeying into unknown realms, can the people regain the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut who would dare to do that?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLockdowns, spirit visions, profound darkness—\u003cem\u003eSpirit Nights\u003c\/em\u003e delivers a unique tale from Nagaland that parallels our lives today. This is an exciting USA debut for Easterine Kire. \u003cem\u003eSpirit Nights\u003c\/em\u003e also includes informative notes and an essay about real 'Dark Time Accounts'—tribal stories of periods when the world tumbles into seemingly endless night-time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487544197356,"sku":"9781909954540","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9b67adcc1d922a6efbb2735b6ca59972.jpg?v=1775774652"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/easterine-kire.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}