{"title":"Helen Downey","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Helen Downey collection, where history comes alive through engaging narratives and meticulously researched accounts. Helen Downey, a distinguished author in the field of \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e, brings a fresh perspective to historical events and figures, ensuring that every reader can connect with the past in a meaningful way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her acclaimed works is \u003cstrong\u003eMaking Herstory\u003c\/strong\u003e, a book that thoughtfully explores the often-overlooked contributions of women throughout history. Downey's writing is both informative and captivating, making complex historical contexts accessible and interesting to readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the world through Helen Downey's insightful works and discover the stories that shaped our present. Whether you're a history buff or new to the subject, her books offer a deep dive into the intricate tapestry of our past, highlighting both well-known events and hidden gems that deserve a spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the pages of Helen Downey's books and let her guide you on a journey through time, where each narrative not only educates but also inspires.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"making-herstory-by-helen-downey-9781922129604","title":"Making Herstory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning two centuries, \u003cem\u003eMaking Herstory\u003c\/em\u003e is a unique window into the raw pioneer existence of Mary Ann Thwaites, her daughter Ethel, who grew up in the 1870s Victorian town of Queenscliff, and her granddaughter Theodora, who conquered the men's domain of the Tasmanian wilderness in the late 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlive with twists and connections, we wonder what Theo's outspoken mother, Ethel, is hiding. Unravelling her secret brings an understanding of why her daughter took to hiking, mountaineering and skiing in Tasmania, never returning to seaside Queenscliff, where one of the most scenic and historically significant places was Thwaites Walk, named for the Thwaites men - Theo's grandfather, uncles and cousins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a significant herstory. The voices of these women speak to us through letters, diaries, stories, newspapers and magazines, reverberating across time and changing with each location, adding to the often dismissed, but important, wealth of recorded female experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46343604863212,"sku":"9781922129604","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9707163482872.jpg?v=1743999911"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/helen-downey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}