{"title":"J R Moehringer","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating works of \u003cstrong\u003eJ R Moehringer\u003c\/strong\u003e, an acclaimed author renowned for his insightful and heartfelt narratives. Known for his memoirs that delve into personal history and the universal search for identity and belonging, Moehringer has successfully captured the hearts of many readers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of Moehringer's collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Tender Bar\u003c\/em\u003e, a poignant memoir that chronicles his upbringing and coming-of-age experiences. This compelling narrative offers a glimpse into his life in a neighbourhood bar that served as a surrogate father figure, showcasing his journey of growth and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis books fall under the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e category, where he masterfully intertwines elements of his personal story with broader themes, resonating with readers who appreciate honest and eloquent storytelling. If you enjoy introspective and authentic narratives, J R Moehringer's works are a must-read addition to your book collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-tender-bar-by-j-r-moehringer-9780340828830","title":"The Tender Bar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJR Moehringer grew up listening for a voice, the voice of his missing father, a disc jockey who disappeared before JR spoke his first words. As a boy, JR would press his ear to a battered clock radio, straining to hear in that resonant voice the secrets of identity and masculinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the voice disappeared, JR found new voices in the bar on the corner. A grand old New York saloon, the bar was a sanctuary for all sorts of men—cops and poets, actors and lawyers, gamblers and stumblebums. The flamboyant characters along the bar taught JR, tended him, and provided a kind of fatherhood by committee. Torn between his love for his mother and the lure of the bar, JR forged a boyhood somewhere in the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the time came to leave home, the bar became a way station—from JR's entrance to Yale, where he floundered as a scholarship student; to Lord \u0026amp; Taylor, where he spent a humbling stint peddling housewares; to the New York Times, where he became a faulty cog in a vast machine. The bar offered shelter from failure, from rejection, and eventually from reality, until at last the bar turned JR away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the rich tradition of bestselling memoirs about self-invention, \u003cem\u003eThe Tender Bar\u003c\/em\u003e is by turns riveting, moving, and achingly funny. An evocative portrait of one boy's struggle to become a man, it's also a touching depiction of how some men remain lost boys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846670536940,"sku":"9780340828830","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8999193482309.jpg?v=1758916965"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/j-r-moehringer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}