{"title":"Katharine Norbury","description":"\u003cp\u003eKatharine Norbury is a distinguished author known for her evocative storytelling that seamlessly blends personal memoir with the themes of Travel and Adventure. Her works often explore the intricate relationship between human experience and the natural world, making her books a delightful choice for those who appreciate both introspective journeys and physical exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her most acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eThe Fish Ladder\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her unique narrative style. This book follows Katharine's quest to trace a river from the sea to its source, interwoven with reflections on family, memory, and healing. Her vivid descriptions and profound insights invite readers to embark on a journey that is both geographical and emotional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are seeking literature that transcends traditional genres by offering a rich tapestry of adventure, nature, and personal growth, Katharine Norbury's works are a captivating addition to any book collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-fish-ladder-by-katharine-norbury-9781408859261","title":"The Fish Ladder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e_______________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'A beautiful, strange, intoxicating and utterly unique story'\u003c\/b\u003e - Philip Pullman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'The memoirist’s challenge ... is simple: “Give a true account of yourself”. \u003ci\u003eThe Fish Ladder\u003c\/i\u003e accomplishes this brilliantly'\u003c\/b\u003e - Horatio Clare, \u003ci\u003eSunday Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'A beguiling amalgam of personal anecdote, travelogue and family history … Norbury attains a wonder-struck prose poetry'\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e_______________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLONGLISTED FOR THE \u003ci\u003eGUARDIAN\u003c\/i\u003e FIRST BOOK AWARD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTELEGRAPH\u003c\/i\u003e BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKatharine Norbury was abandoned as a baby in a Liverpool convent. Raised by loving adoptive parents, she grew into a wanderer, drawn by the beauty of the British countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne summer, following the miscarriage of a much-longed-for child, Katharine and her nine-year-old daughter Evie decide to follow a river from the sea to its source. But a chance circumstance forces Katharine to the door of the woman who gave her up all those years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining travelogue, memoir, exquisite nature writing, fragments of poetry and tales from Celtic mythology, \u003ci\u003eThe Fish Ladder\u003c\/i\u003e is a captivating and life-affirming story about motherhood, marriage, family, and self-discovery, illuminated by the extraordinary majesty of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e_______________\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072374849772,"sku":"9781408859261","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16703303482689.jpg?v=1765099467"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/katharine-norbury.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}