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These works challenge readers to reflect on their own actions and motivations, encouraging a kinder and more empathetic approach to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVenturing into fiction, \u003cem\u003eThe Therapist\u003c\/em\u003e engages readers with a compelling narrative that intertwines the complexities of human emotions and relationships. This novel demonstrates Mackay's versatility and his deep understanding of human psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those with a curiosity about human nature and societal dynamics, \u003cem\u003eThe Way We Are\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a fascinating exploration into the forces shaping our behaviours and beliefs. Similarly, his works under the Science \u0026amp; Nature category provide profound reflections on our society, prompting readers to question and understand the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHugh Mackay's books are an invitation to introspection, offering thought-provoking content that traverses various aspects of life. Ideal for readers seeking to understand themselves and society better, his works promise to enrich your reading experience with wisdom and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-therapist-by-hugh-mackay-9781761068355","title":"The Therapist","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI loved the chance to peek inside a therapist's office ... told with such intelligence and tenderness.\u003c\/strong\u003e - Debra Oswald, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Family Doctor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmart, empathic and perfectly plotted - \u003ci\u003eThe Therapist\u003c\/i\u003e is a marvellous read.\u003c\/strong\u003e - Jacqueline Maley, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Truth About Her\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA VIVID PORTRAYAL OF THE COMPLEXITIES OF CONTEMPORARY LIFE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMartha Elliott, maverick psychotherapist, harbours some dark secrets from her own past, and is more interested in achieving good outcomes for her clients than playing by the rules. Martha blends counselling with breathing exercises, meditation, foot massages ... whatever it takes. In a series of intense encounters with her clients, deep insights and raw truths about human nature emerge, including reflections on the nature of psychotherapy itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRob, Martha's colleague, is trapped in a tempestuous relationship with the beautiful and feisty Constancia, and Martha wonders if he will ever find the resolve to free himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSamantha, Martha's daughter, hears her biological clock ticking, but finding the right sperm donor is proving to be harder than she expected...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's the mysterious couple who arrive in Martha's office. Who are they? And what is it that they know about her?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith tenderness and compassion, Hugh Mackay's captivating new novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Therapist\u003c\/i\u003e, explores some of the deepest yearnings of the human heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA distinguished novelist\u003c\/strong\u003e - Richard Glover, ABC Radio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis novel allows [Mackay] to have quite a lot of fun, and I think you'll enjoy it, too.\u003c\/strong\u003e - Caroline Overington, \u003ci\u003eThe Australian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e... a sensitive, gently humorous and sometimes dark excursion into the field of human relationships ... This is a study in society and our human need to love and to be loved, to nurture, to procreate and to connect with others. Philosophically it asks whether complete transparency will deliver complete intimacy - such a delicious exploration.\u003c\/strong\u003e - Riotact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea brilliant read\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ci\u003eCountry News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46718452203756,"sku":"9781761068355","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28070493482814.jpg?v=1754510151"},{"product_id":"the-way-we-are-by-hugh-mackay-9781761470059","title":"The Way We Are","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLife is messy. Relationships are complex. Outcomes are uncertain.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eYet none of our differences—whether based on ethnicity, politics, religion, cultural tastes and preferences, or gender—are nearly as significant as the humanity we share.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmidst our epidemics of loneliness, anxiety and depression, and the impacts of entrenched poverty and ubiquitous technology, \u003ci\u003eThe Way We Are\u003c\/i\u003e examines the major trends that are shaking the foundations of the Australian way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on thousands of interviews over a lifetime of research, Hugh Mackay, a much loved and highly respected social psychologist, presents a compelling portrait of Australia today. He celebrates the march towards gender equality and explains the stubborn persistence of misogyny, the anti-social consequences of social media, the complex legacy of the Baby Boomers, and the 'fake wisdom' that guides too much of our thinking. Exploring the steady decline in religious faith and practice, Hugh identifies the many gods we continue to worship, and points to the positive role that dreaming can play in our lives. Though some of his observations may not be easy reading, Hugh's analysis is suffused with affection for our country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspiring, provocative and powerfully argued, \u003ci\u003eThe Way We Are\u003c\/i\u003e is the most important—and uplifting—book you'll read all year. 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This is a book that explains us to ourselves and, in the process, helps us understand each other a little better. It also encourages us to lead more generous, compassionate lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855483293932,"sku":"9780733641640","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780733641640.jpg?v=1759269381"},{"product_id":"the-kindness-revolution-by-hugh-mackay-9781760879938","title":"The Kindness Revolution","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRevolutions never start at the top. If we dare to dream of a more loving country - kinder, more compassionate, more cooperative, more respectful, more inclusive, more egalitarian, more harmonious, less cynical - there's only one way to start turning that dream into a reality: each of us must live as if this is already that country.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the ravages of 2020's bushfires and pandemic on our mental and emotional health and on the economy, Hugh Mackay reflects on the challenges we faced during that year of upheaval and the questions many of us have asked. What really matters to me? Am I living the kind of life I want? What sort of society do I want us to become?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUrging us not to let those questions go, and pointing to our inspiring displays of kindness and consideration, our personal sacrifices for the common good, and our heightened appreciation of the value of local neighbourhoods and communities, he asks in turn: 'Could we become renowned as a loving country, rather than simply a \"lucky\" one?'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbsorbing, wise and inspiring, \u003cem\u003eThe Kindness Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e is a distillation of Hugh Mackay's life's work. 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In an engaging, conversational style, Hugh confidently tackles the moral minefield of personal relationships, business ethics, the difference between 'legal' and 'ethical', morality and religion (and why they should not be confused), the benefits of moral mindfulness, and the reasons why we should strive for a good life in which we are true to ourselves and sensitive to the wellbeing of others who might be affected by our actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000728994028,"sku":"9780733619397","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4894263482449.jpg?v=1763300971"},{"product_id":"just-saying-by-hugh-mackay-9781761473036","title":"Just Saying","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, witty, wise - and occasionally challenging - \u003cem\u003eJust Saying\u003c\/em\u003e is bestselling social psychologist Hugh Mackay's highly personal reflections on twenty-five quotations from some of the world's greatest thinkers and writers, from Confucius and Plato to Susan Sontag and Miles Franklin; from Samuel Johnson and Mary Wollstonecraft to Bertrand Russell and Gloria Steinem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterpreting our world and inspiring us to do better, Mackay explores themes ranging from kindness and humility to power and prejudice; from gender equality to ethnic diversity; from coping with change to the damage inflicted on ourselves by revenge, and the great gulf between propriety and virtue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Mackay says: 'Writing these reflections has felt a bit like the beginning of a conversation ... now it's over to you.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Hugh Mackay is one of this country's most perceptive social commentators.' - \u003cem\u003eSydney Morning Herald\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Mackay is something of a national treasure.' - \u003cem\u003eCanberra Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078909608172,"sku":"9781761473036","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4031513482815.jpg?v=1765224769"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/hugh-mackay.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}