{"title":"Emma Tarlo","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmma Tarlo is an acclaimed author renowned for her compelling narratives and insightful perspectives, particularly in the realms of biography and memoir. Her works often weave together intricate stories that are both personal and deeply researched, offering readers a unique window into the lives and experiences of diverse individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnder the Hornbeams\u003c\/em\u003e is among her notable works, showcasing her talent for blending historical context with personal anecdotes. In this book, as with her others, Tarlo uses her inquisitive nature and storytelling prowess to engage readers and provoke thought about the complexities of identity, culture, and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmma Tarlo's books appeal to those who appreciate in-depth examinations of real-life stories, making them a valuable addition to any biography and memoir collection. Her ability to present meticulously researched information in an accessible and engaging manner has earned her a dedicated readership worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"under-the-hornbeams-by-emma-tarlo-9780571379804","title":"Under the Hornbeams","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'I'm not homeless: this is my home!'\u003c\/em\u003e Nick points to the branches of the hornbeam under which we are standing, its leaves still glistening in the aftermath of the morning rain. On one of the lower branches sits a robin, joining our conversation. It seems to be saying: Why should anyone want to leave this place?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNick and Pascal live and sleep outside in central London. They are an unusual duo: Nick is an avid reader of history and philosophy able to converse on any topic; Pascal is quiet, spending much of his time lying still, communicating silently with birds and animals. They have lived alongside each other in London's streets for nearly two decades, yet do not identify as homeless. For the past five years, they have taken shelter under the hornbeam trees in Regent's Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmma Tarlo first meets Nick and Pascal when out walking. Gradually, through the sharing of food, conversation, and life stories, they develop a friendship. Emma is impressed by their unique way of experiencing both the hardship and pleasures of life outside, and their conversations under the open sky prompt Emma to question many things in her own life, transforming her understanding of what freedom might look like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnder the Hornbeams\u003c\/em\u003e follows the seasons of a single year through sun, wind, rain, and snow. Returning to the park almost daily, Emma meets the community of people, dogs, and birds who gravitate around Nick and Pascal and discovers the precarious networks of giving and receiving that exist undetected in London's streets. The result is a life-affirming story that pays homage to the power of human connection and upturns many of our preconceptions about home, family, work, and community. This is a book that will stay with you long after reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846903615724,"sku":"9780571379804","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11474153482391.jpg?v=1758928151"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/emma-tarlo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}