{"title":"Jonty Claypole","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Jonty Claypole collection, where words meet the wonders of science and nature. Jonty Claypole, a distinguished author, brings a unique perspective to the world of language through his insightful works. His writing captivates readers by exploring the intricate interplay between words and the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eWords Fail Us\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating journey that delves into the puzzles and peculiarities of language. Claypole's keen exploration unravels the complexities of communication, making his books a must-read for anyone intrigued by the mysteries of our linguistic world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a language enthusiast or simply curious about the wonders of science and nature, Jonty Claypole's collection offers a thought-provoking dive into the power and challenges of words. Enjoy a compelling reading experience that promises to enlighten and entertain in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"words-fail-us-by-jonty-claypole-9781788161725","title":"Words Fail Us","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'TIMELY' - David Mitchell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'OPEN-MINDED, THOUGHTFUL AND WISE... A LIBERATING BOOK' - Colm Toibin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an age of polished TED talks and overconfident political oratory, success seems to depend upon charismatic public speaking. But what if hyper-fluency is not only unachievable but undesirable?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJonty Claypole spent fifteen years of his life in and out of extreme speech therapy. From sessions with child psychologists to lengthy stuttering boot camps and exposure therapies, he tried everything until finally being told the words he'd always feared: 'We can't cure your stutter.' Those words started him on a journey towards not only making peace with his stammer but learning to use it to his advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere, Jonty argues that our obsession with fluency could be hindering, rather than helping, our creativity, authenticity and persuasiveness. Exploring other speech conditions, such as aphasia and Tourette's, and telling the stories of the 'creatively disfluent' - from Lewis Carroll to Kendrick Lamar - Jonty explains why it's time for us to stop making sense, get tongue tied and embrace the life-changing power of inarticulacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855493714156,"sku":"9781788161725","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a731d7c9584885675496623c979ba517.jpg?v=1759277405"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jonty-claypole.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}