{"title":"Heidi Julavits","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of \u003cem\u003eHeidi Julavits\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated author renowned for her profound insights and captivating storytelling. Known for her ability to deeply engage readers through her explorations of identity, family, and the self, Julavits has earned a distinguished place in the world of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you will find titles such as \u003cstrong\u003eDirections to Myself\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Julavits skillfully intertwines personal narrative with universal themes. Her writings invite readers to journey with her through reflective explorations, encouraging a deeper understanding of one's own life and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time fan or new to her work, this collection offers profound and compelling reads that resonate with anyone interested in the nuances of human relationships and self-discovery. Dive into the world of Heidi Julavits and discover stories that are both intimate and universally relatable.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"directions-to-myself-by-heidi-julavits-9781408883365","title":"Directions to Myself","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this honest and provocative book, Heidi Julavits examines gender, power, and sexuality, engaging with a debate which has never been more relevant than it is today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow can a mother know her son will not grow up to be a rapist?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow can a mother know her son will not be falsely accused of being a rapist?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow can a mother reshape the power relations of men and women as she raises her son?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransfixed by a very public rape case on a college campus, Heidi Julavits was spurred into examining her role as a parent, and the rituals that exist between men of all ages. Following the case closely, she watched as it boiled down to a stalemate of He-Said-She-Said. Julavits read all the evidence available and eventually concluded that neither of them were lying; both the man and the woman believed their version of events was the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is this conclusion that has led Julavits to investigate our approach to power, gender, and sexuality in this challenging, brave, and provocative book. This is a critical polemic for today—one mother’s intellectual and personal investigation of how best to raise her son, a future man and potential rapist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDirections to Myself\u003c\/em\u003e is a crucial read for anyone seeking to understand the complex dynamics of gender and power in contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46804965851372,"sku":"9781408883365","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16944343482689.jpg?v=1757421086"},{"product_id":"directions-to-myself-by-heidi-julavits-9781408883495","title":"Directions to Myself","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'An absolute stunner: frank, funny, self-aware, constantly surprising ... One of the most insightful representations I’ve read of what it feels like to be alive these days' GEORGE SAUNDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA memoir of finding where you are - so you know where you’re going\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne day Heidi Julavits sees her son silhouetted by the sun and notices he is at the threshold of what she calls ‘the end times of childhood.’ Who is my son becoming, she asks herself – and what qualifies me to be his guide?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe next four years feel like uncharted waters. Rape allegations rock the university campus where Julavits teaches, unleashing questions of justice and accountability, education and prevention. Julavits begins to wonder how to prepare her son to be the best possible citizen of the world he’s about to enter. And what she must learn about herself to responsibly steer him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the past and present as points of orientation, \u003cem\u003eDirections to Myself\u003c\/em\u003e examines the minutiae of family life alongside knottier questions of politics and gender. Through it all, Julavits discovers the beauty and the peril of telling stories as a way to locate ourselves and help others find us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘The product of an awe-inspiring mind ... 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