{"title":"Jennifer Haigh","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Jennifer Haigh collection, where you can explore the rich tapestry of human experience through the lens of contemporary fiction. Jennifer Haigh is a gifted storyteller known for her ability to delve into the complexities of life with sensitivity and insight. Her writing beautifully captures the nuances of personal and societal challenges, making her a standout voice in general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her renowned works, \u003cem\u003eMercy Street\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her narrative skill. Set against the backdrop of modern-day Boston, the novel intricately weaves together the lives of its characters, each grappling with their own burdens and beliefs. Haigh's keen observation of the human condition makes her stories both relatable and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to her work or a long-time admirer, Jennifer Haigh's novels promise a captivating exploration of life's pivotal moments. Dive into her collection to discover stories that resonate with authenticity and empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mercy-street-by-jennifer-haigh-9780061763328","title":"Mercy Street","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNamed a Best Book of the Year by the \u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e, and the \u003cem\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Ms. Haigh is an expertly nuanced storyteller long overdue for major attention. Her work is gripping, real, and totally immersive, akin to that of writers as different as Richard Price, Richard Ford, and Richard Russo.”—Janet Maslin, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe highly praised, “extraordinary” (\u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e) novel about the disparate lives that intersect at a women’s clinic in Boston, by \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Jennifer Haigh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor almost a decade, Claudia has counselled patients at Mercy Street, a clinic in the heart of the city. The work is consuming, the unending dramas of women in crisis. For its patients, Mercy Street offers more than health care; for many, it is a second chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut outside the clinic, the reality is different. Anonymous threats are frequent. A small, determined group of anti-abortion demonstrators appears each morning at its door. As the protests intensify, fear creeps into Claudia’s days, a humming anxiety she manages with frequent visits to Timmy, an affable pot dealer in the midst of his own existential crisis. At Timmy’s, she encounters a random assortment of customers, including Anthony, a lost soul who spends most of his life online, chatting with the mysterious Excelsior11—the screenname of Victor Prine, an anti-abortion crusader who has set his sights on Mercy Street and is ready to risk it all for his beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMercy Street\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel for right now, a story of the polarized American present. Jennifer Haigh, “an expert natural storyteller with a keen sense of her characters’ humanity” (\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e), has written a groundbreaking novel, a fearless examination of one of the most divisive issues of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46531983474924,"sku":"9780061763328","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26923173482209.jpg?v=1749298096"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jennifer-haigh.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}