{"title":"Jamie Chai Yun Liew","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the works of Jamie Chai Yun Liew, an insightful author whose storytelling transcends the ordinary boundaries of fiction. Known for her profound ability to weave narratives that explore complex themes of identity and belonging, Liew invites readers to journey into the heart of human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes her notable work, \u003cem\u003eDandelion\u003c\/em\u003e, a gripping tale that delves into the intricacies of family, immigration, and self-discovery. Through her eloquent writing, Liew offers a fresh perspective that resonates with readers and sparks thoughtful reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a long-time fan or new to her work, Jamie Chai Yun Liew's books are a compelling addition to any literary collection, promising to captivate and provoke thought with every page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dandelion-by-jamie-chai-yun-liew-9781551528816","title":"Dandelion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJim Wong-Chu Emerging Writers Award winner: an Asian woman traces her mother's past journey in order to learn who she really is and where she belongs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Lily was eleven years old, her mother, Swee Hua, walked away from the family, never to be seen or heard from again. Now, as a new mother herself, Lily becomes obsessed with finding out what happened to Swee Hua. She recalls the spring of 1987, growing up in a small British Columbia mining town where there were only a handful of Asian families. Lily's previously stateless father wanted them to blend seamlessly into Canadian life, while her mother, alienated and isolated, longed to return to Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYears later, still affected by Swee Hua's disappearance, Lily's family is nonetheless stubbornly silent to her questioning. But eventually, an old family friend provides a clue that sends Lily to Southeast Asia to find out the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Jim Wong-Chu Emerging Writers Award from the Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop, \u003cem\u003eDandelion\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautifully written and affecting novel about motherhood, family secrets, migration, isolation, and mental illness. With clarity and care, it delves into the many ways we define home, identity, and above all, belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711197008108,"sku":"9781551528816","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11023563482740.jpg?v=1754199068"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jamie-chai-yun-liew.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}