{"title":"Kristina Olsson","description":"\u003cp\u003eKristina Olsson is a celebrated Australian author known for her poignant and deeply insightful works that explore personal and familial narratives. Her writing often reflects a profound understanding of identity, belonging, and the intricate connections within families. Olsson's works, such as \u003cem\u003eBoy, Lost: A Family Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e, offer readers a deeply moving look into her family's past, shaped by loss and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBoy, Lost: A Family Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e, Kristina Olsson delves into her family's heart-wrenching story with empathy and honesty, drawing readers into the emotional landscape of a family's search for reconciliation. This book not only encapsulates the personal journey of loss and recovery but also serves as a compelling narrative on the broader social issues faced during the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOlsson's contributions to literature are lauded for their delicate yet powerful storytelling, making her books essential reads for anyone interested in Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genres. Her works invite readers to reflect on their own familial ties and the lasting impacts of past events on present lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"boy-lost-a-family-memoir-by-kristina-olsson-9780702249532","title":"Boy, Lost: A Family Memoir","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKristina Olsson's mother lost her infant son, Peter, when he was snatched from her arms as she boarded a train in the hot summer of 1950. Yvonne was young and frightened, trying to escape a brutal marriage, but despite the violence and cruelty she'd endured, she was not prepared for this final blow, this breathtaking punishment. Yvonne would not see her son again for nearly forty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKristina was the first child of her mother's subsequent, much gentler marriage and, like her siblings, grew up unaware of the reasons behind her mother's sorrow, though Peter's absence resounded through the family, marking each one. Yvonne dreamt of her son by day and by night, while Peter grew up a thousand miles and a lifetime away, dreaming of his missing mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoy, Lost\u003c\/em\u003e tells how their lives proceeded from that shattering moment, the grief and shame that stalked them, what they lost and what they salvaged. But it is also the story of a family, the cascade of grief and guilt through generations, and the endurance of memory and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370063089900,"sku":"9780702249532","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/139303482438.jpg?v=1744803923"},{"product_id":"boy-lost-a-family-memoir-by-kristina-olsson-9780702266058","title":"Boy, Lost: A Family Memoir","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unforgettable story of the legacy of grief and guilt across generations, and the power of memory and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKristina Olsson's mother lost her infant son, Peter, when he was snatched from her arms as she boarded a train in the hot summer of 1950. Young and frightened and trying to escape a brutal marriage, she was not prepared for this final blow, this breathtaking punishment. She did not think she would see her son again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKristina was the first child of her mother's second, much gentler marriage and, like her siblings, grew up unaware of the reasons behind her mother's sorrow, though Peter's absence resounded through the family. Yvonne dreamt day and night of her son, while Peter grew up a thousand miles and a lifetime away, dreaming of his missing mother. Thirty-six years later he arrived at her front door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoy, Lost\u003c\/em\u003e tells an unforgettable story of the legacy of grief and loss across generations, and is a tribute to the power of memory and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370065744108,"sku":"9780702266058","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/304563482438.jpg?v=1744803986"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kristina-olsson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}