{"title":"Gail Godwin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGail Godwin\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a rich exploration of life’s complexities through her keenly observed biographies and memoirs. Her writing delves into themes of identity, belonging, and personal transformation with a narrative voice that is both intimate and reflective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect eloquent storytelling that captures the nuances of human experience, inviting contemplation on what it means to become and belong. Godwin’s work stands as a thoughtful contribution to the genre of \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e, blending literary grace with profound insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-art-of-becoming-a-citizen-by-gail-godwin-9781639738748","title":"The Art of Becoming a Citizen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the three-time National Book Award nominee and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Gail Godwin comes an incandescent reflection on past and present that speaks urgently to our current political moment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“He just had the presidency stolen from him.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGail Godwin first heard these words in November 1960, as one of a crush of reporters eagerly awaiting the first post-election meeting between Kennedy and Nixon. Hearing an uncanny echo in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, Godwin embarks on a project to reflect on that long-ago moment and offset a mounting pressure of dread about the looming election ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn looking back at her life as a young woman—her travels abroad, early marriage, friendships with Kurt Vonnegut and John Irving—juxtaposed with the lead-up to the recent election, she discovers an understory that surprises her. She asks herself, “What, at this late date, did I still want to become?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith urgency and a yearning so many now feel, Godwin’s blend of history and memoir is both inspirational and rousing, encouraging readers to engage in their own reflection on the art and meaning of being a citizen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48022069051628,"sku":"9781639738748","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781639738748-the-art-of-becoming-a-citizen.jpg?v=1785287992"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gail-godwin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}