{"title":"Jennifer Griffith","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection dedicated to the works of Jennifer Griffith, an author renowned for her compelling storytelling in the realms of history and military genres. Her narratives capture the rich tapestry of human experience, offering readers a blend of factual history entwined with engaging narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eBoth Sides of Then\u003c\/em\u003e, provides an immersive exploration into historical events, weaving together personal stories and larger-than-life historical accounts. Griffith's books are not just stories but vivid windows into the past, reflecting her meticulous research and passion for history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a reader drawn to intricate military tales, Jennifer Griffith's writing offers insights that are both enlightening and entertaining. Dive into her collection and experience the past brought to life through her expressive prose.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"both-sides-of-then-by-jennifer-griffith-9798888455142","title":"Both Sides of Then","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen a young girl discovers her parents’ painful life secrets, her sense of self unravels, eliciting a long path to healing, acceptance, and love.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJennifer\u003c\/i\u003e is thirteen and living a quiet teenage existence when her parents reveal their innermost secrets: her mother has found the child she relinquished as a baby, and her father no longer wants to be part of the family. As Jennifer’s young life unravels, she begins to self-destruct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnna\u003c\/i\u003e, Jennifer’s mother, is deeply affected by losing her parents at a young age and by her subsequent strict upbringing in a Baptist orphanage. Thrust into a changing world ill-prepared, she finds herself pregnant and unwed during a time when society shunned these young mothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoth Sides of Then\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of a mother and daughter’s search for agency. Jennifer shares her difficult path to self-acceptance while piecing together her mother's young life using vignettes shared throughout her childhood. By writing from her mother’s perspective, would Jennifer eventually understand her mother? Would she see her own life more clearly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA coming-of-age book and in-depth exploration of family frailty and resilience, \u003ci\u003eBoth Sides of Then\u003c\/i\u003e is a daring take on the power of the female voice, even after it’s been silenced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"It is a great act of love when a daughter works hard to fully understand her mother’s life. In \u003ci\u003eBoth Sides of Then,\u003c\/i\u003e Jennifer Griffith does exactly that. This memoir chronicles a daughter making sense of her own experience by unraveling the mystery of her mother’s life. I wept, I laughed, and I wanted to call my mum after I finished this beautiful book.” \u003cstrong\u003e—Julie Barton, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDog Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Jennifer Griffith's steely, calm voice is a marvel of compassion as she boldly inhabits her mother's pain in order to understand her own. \u003ci\u003eBoth Sides of Then\u003c\/i\u003e is a mesmerizing journey through empathy to forgiveness, written with clear-eyed bravery and love.” \u003cstrong\u003e—Rachel Howard, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Night\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Risk of Us\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“In \u003ci\u003eBoth Sides of Then\u003c\/i\u003e, Jennifer Griffith expertly weaves her story of a troubled childhood with her mother's experience growing up an orphan. We come to understand two fundamental truths: we inherit much more than we realise and the only narrative more elemental than our own is our mother's. This compelling memoir expertly explores family history, abandonment, resilience, and ultimately, an imperfect but honest kind of love.” \u003cstrong\u003e—Shanti Brien, author of \u003ci\u003eAlmost Innocent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848568066284,"sku":"9798888455142","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6705153488913.jpg?v=1758988649"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jennifer-griffith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}