{"title":"Jenny Landreth","description":"\u003cp\u003eJenny Landreth’s works invite readers into the dynamic world of sports, capturing the thrill and challenges of athletic endeavour with vivid storytelling. Her writing blends keen observation with an engaging narrative style, making each book a compelling exploration of competition and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether delving into the physical intensity or the emotional journey of sports, Landreth’s books offer both inspiration and insight. Expect stories that celebrate determination, resilience, and the spirit of the game, crafted with a clear passion for the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"swell-by-jenny-landreth-9781472938961","title":"Swell","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart social history, part memoir, \u003ci\u003eSwell\u003c\/i\u003e shines a light on the ‘swimming suffragettes’.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese days, swimming may seem like an egalitarian pastime, open to anyone with a swimsuit – but this wasn’t always the case. In the 19th century, swimming was almost exclusively the domain of men. Women were (barely) allowed to swim in the sea, but even into the 20th century they could be arrested if they dared dive into a lake. It wasn’t until the 1930s that women were reluctantly granted equal access. This is the story of the swimming suffragettes who made that possible; women who took on the status quo, and won.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwell\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates some amazing achievements, some ridiculous outfits and some fantastic swimmers who challenge the stereotypes of what women are capable of. It’s also the story of how Jenny eventually came to be a keen swimmer herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a joyful hymn to the sport and an exploration of why swimming attracts so many women. It is dedicated to our brilliant swimming foremothers who collectively made it possible for any woman to plunge in however and wherever we choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598749090028,"sku":"9781472938961","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5ed5fcd84e6d7698b72341bc5b9c86b0.jpg?v=1778025441"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jenny-landreth.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}