{"title":"Jessica Kirkness","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the compelling works of Jessica Kirkness, an author who delves into the intricacies of life with a distinctive voice. Known for her riveting biography and memoir, Jessica captures the essence of personal and shared experiences, inviting readers to explore the depth of human connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer most notable work, \u003cem\u003eThe House With All The Lights On\u003c\/em\u003e, offers readers a heartfelt glimpse into her family's life, painting a vivid picture of warmth, resilience, and love. This memoir resonates deeply with those who appreciate stories that explore the intersections of personal history and wider societal contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJessica Kirkness's writing shines a light on intimate narratives, allowing readers to reflect on their identities and relationships. Perfect for those who revel in the transformative power of storytelling, her books invite a deeper understanding of the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the impactful stories penned by Jessica Kirkness, where every page offers a new insight or a shared sentiment. Whether you are a long-time admirer or just discovering her work, you will find a rich tapestry of life in every book.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-house-with-all-the-lights-on-by-jessica-kirkness-9781761069079","title":"The House With All The Lights On","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf I were to tell you our story in sign language—the story of my grandparents and me—I’d begin with a single finger touching my chest.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJessica Kirkness has traversed the boundary between deaf and hearing cultures all her life. Her memoir tells the story of her grandparents, who grew up deaf in a hearing world—one where sign language was banned for much of the twentieth century—and weaves in her own experience as a hearing child in a family that often struggled to navigate their elders' difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis journey takes her from the family home to the workplaces of research audiologists and back to England, where she visits her grandparents' old schools and other family landmarks—discovering along the way how terribly their deafness has been misunderstood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe House With All The Lights On\u003c\/em\u003e captures the universal experience of navigating complex family relationships and beautifully explores the nuances of identity in what is both a memoir and a love letter to those closest to her heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn elegant and empathic love letter to family.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFiona Murphy, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Shape of Sound\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA sensory window into Deaf gain and other complexities of our community.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAsphyxia, author of \u003cem\u003eFuture Girl\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkness tells a moving, artful story about how we seek to understand our grandparents, and how they become the frame through which we see the world.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Pippos, author of \u003cem\u003eLucky’s\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846325424364,"sku":"9781761069079","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28077733482814.jpg?v=1758907873"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jessica-kirkness.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}