{"title":"June Steenkamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eJune Steenkamp is a respected author known for her heartfelt and powerful writing in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre. Her work provides an intimate glimpse into her life experiences, touching on themes of personal loss, resilience, and healing. Notably, June Steenkamp is the mother of Reeva Steenkamp, the late model and law graduate whose life was tragically cut short. Through her writing, June offers readers a deeply moving exploration of grief and remembrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her prominent work, \u003cem\u003eReeva: A Mother's Story\u003c\/em\u003e, June shares a poignant narrative about her daughter’s life, aspirations, and the enduring impact of her untimely passing. This book is not only a tribute to Reeva's memory but also a reflective journey through the profound emotions of a mother dealing with unimaginable loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA must-read for those interested in understanding the human spirit's resilience, June Steenkamp's collection invites readers to engage with her story of love, courage, and unwavering advocacy for justice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"reeva-by-june-steenkamp-9780751558722","title":"Reeva","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early hours of Valentine's Day 2013, Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, shooting her multiple times while she cowered behind the locked door of their bathroom. His trial has attracted more international media attention and public scrutiny than any since that of OJ Simpson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat went on behind the scenes though? And what was the real Reeva like, away from the photo shoots and the attention of the media? A beautiful 29-year-old from Port Elizabeth, Reeva graduated as a lawyer and campaigned for human rights causes before deciding to try the world of modelling in South Africa's most vibrant city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer relationship with international hero Oscar Pistorius seemed like a fairy tale of triumph over adversity—double amputee turned champion athlete meets small-town girl with beauty and brains wanting to make her mark on the world. No one could have predicted the tragic and horrifying conclusion to that fairy tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReeva's mother, June Steenkamp, has kept a dignified silence throughout the long months since she received the phone call every mother dreads. In this painfully honest and unflinching account of Reeva's life, she talks about what really went on in her mind as she sat in the packed Pretoria courtroom day after day and how she is coping in the aftermath of the verdict. \u003cem\u003eReeva\u003c\/em\u003e is the only true insider's account of this tragic story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845584015596,"sku":"9780751558722","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1eb5794dbfb2658fb33f8efe6a732e48.jpg?v=1758965495"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/june-steenkamp.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}