{"title":"Judy Liu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJudy Liu\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate intersections of identity, heritage, and place through her evocative writing. Her works invite readers to reflect on the complexities of belonging and the ties that bind us to culture and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the world of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Liu’s prose is both thoughtful and lyrical, offering profound insights into how we understand ourselves within a larger social and historical context. Her narratives resonate with anyone curious about the nuances of personal and collective experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beyond-belonging-by-judy-liu-9789815323092","title":"Beyond Belonging","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps our longing to \u003cem\u003ebelong\u003c\/em\u003e is a misguided compass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do so many of us feel that life doesn't fit quite right? Walking the path we were taught to walk, following someone else's script to a destination that doesn't seem to be nearing. We mistake \"belonging\" for \"being\", and from a young age, we're conditioned to comply. We conform to societal expectations, cultural norms, and outdated traditions — all in the name of fitting in. But this pursuit of belonging comes at a cost — we lose touch with our inner compass that points to our true calling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond Belonging\u003c\/em\u003e is your wake-up call. Uncovering the subtle yet powerful forces that govern our lives. The grip of inherited beliefs, the magnetic draw of conformity disguised as belonging. It reveals how our desire for belonging often translates into quiet compliance. Through vivid examples and actionable insights, it exposes how our longing to belong often leads us to betray the very thing we're searching for — ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's another way. You can untangle yourself from the noise of others' expectations and step out of the comfort of the crowd. It's counterintuitive and it's not easy. Instead of endlessly adding more to your life, let's start stripping away what's not yours so you can step into your own being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a book about fixing yourself; it's about unlearning everything that's kept you from your deepest truth. If you've ever felt the pull towards something more — something real, something yours — this is your guide to finding the courage to live unapologetically as your weird and wonderful self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460251271404,"sku":"9789815323092","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9789815323092-beyond-belonging.jpg?v=1774947007"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/judy-liu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}