{"title":"Emma John","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the insightful works of Emma John. Emma is a celebrated writer known for her engaging and deeply personal storytelling. Her narratives often blend humour and heart, providing readers with a refreshing perspective on life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmma John's work, particularly in the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e category, is a testament to her ability to capture the intricacies of human experiences with warmth and wit. Her acclaimed book \u003cem\u003eSelf Contained\u003c\/em\u003e offers an introspective journey into her adventures and reflections, inviting readers to explore the nuances of self-discovery and personal growth. This memoir not only entertains but also resonates with anyone who's sought to understand their own path in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned fan or discovering her writing for the first time, Emma John's books promise to leave a lasting impression with their authenticity and charm. Dive into her world today through our specially curated collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"self-contained-by-emma-john-9781914240126","title":"Self Contained","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Fabulous. Made me well up twice. Honest, vulnerable and all those great things.' - Eva Wiseman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a piece of cod-wisdom regularly dispensed to single women: romance will arrive when you least expect it. I had assumed it would also make its own travel arrangements too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmma John is in her 40s; she is neither married, nor partnered, with child or planning to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her hilarious and unflinching memoir, \u003ci\u003eSelf Contained\u003c\/i\u003e, she asks why the world only views a woman as complete when she is no longer a single figure and addresses what it means to be alone when everyone else isn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her book, she captures what it is to be single in your forties, from sharing a twin room with someone you've never met on a group holiday (because the couples have all the doubles with ensuite) to coming to the realisation that maybe your singleness isn't a temporary arrangement, that maybe you aren't pre-married at all, and in fact you are self-contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe book is an exploration of being lifelong single and what happens if you don't meet the right person, don't settle down with the wrong person and realise the biggest commitment is to yourself.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845740777708,"sku":"9781914240126","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15069753482869.jpg?v=1758892235"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/emma-john.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}