{"title":"Emily Mester","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmily Mester\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate landscape of contemporary politics with sharp insight and compelling narratives. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eAmerican Bulk\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the nuances of power, policy, and societal change, offering readers a thought-provoking examination of current affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a blend of rigorous analysis and evocative storytelling that challenges conventional perspectives. Mester’s writing invites reflection on the forces shaping modern political life, making her collection essential for those interested in understanding today’s global dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"american-bulk-by-emily-mester-9781324035237","title":"American Bulk","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a series of deeply personal essays, Mester explores how the things we buy, eat, amass, and discard become an intimate part of our lives. We guiltily watch Amazon boxes pile up on the porch, wade through endless reviews to find the perfect product, and crave the comforting indulgence of a chain restaurant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith humour and sharp intellect, Mester reflects on the joys and anxieties of Costco trips, how a seasonal stint at Ulta Beauty taught her the insidious art of the sale, and what it means to get \"mall sad.\" In a nuanced examination of diet culture and fatness, Mester recounts her teenage summer at fat camp and the unexpected liberation she finds there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, she ventures to Storm Lake, Iowa, to reckon with her grandmother's abandoned hoard, excavating the dysfunction that lies at the heart of her family's obsession with stuff. \u003cem\u003eAmerican Bulk\u003c\/em\u003e introduces readers to a striking new literary talent from the American heartland, one who dares to ask us to regard consumption not with guilt but with grace and empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429756682476,"sku":"9781324035237","price":33.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781324035237.jpg?v=1774559933"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/emily-mester.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}