{"title":"Kirstin Downey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKirstin Downey\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling biographies that bring historical figures vividly to life. Her work offers deep insights into the personalities and times that shaped pivotal moments in history, combining thorough research with engaging narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtfully explored stories that illuminate the complexities behind public achievements and private struggles. These books provide a rich understanding of influential individuals, framed within the broader social and political landscapes they navigated.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-woman-behind-the-new-deal-by-kirstin-downey-9781400078561","title":"The Woman Behind the New Deal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Kirstin Downey’s lively, substantive and—dare I say—inspiring new biography of Perkins . . . not only illuminates Perkins’ career but also deepens the known contradictions of Roosevelt’s character.” —Maureen Corrigan, \u003ci\u003eNPR Fresh Air\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s closest friends and the first female secretary of labour, Perkins capitalised on the president’s political savvy and popularity to enact most of the Depression-era programmes that are today considered essential parts of the country’s social safety network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47398067142892,"sku":"9781400078561","price":57.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13153673482686.jpg?v=1773740324"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kirstin-downey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}