{"title":"Leslie Brody","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the insightful and evocative world of Leslie Brody, a celebrated author known for her poignant works in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre. Brody masterfully combines meticulous research with engaging storytelling to bring her subjects to life, offering readers intriguing perspectives and profound insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eSometimes You Have to Lie\u003c\/em\u003e, is a compelling biography that delves deep into the life and career of Louise Fitzhugh, the beloved author of \u003cem\u003eHarriet the Spy\u003c\/em\u003e. Through her expert narrative, Brody captures the essence of Fitzhugh's bold and unconventional spirit, bringing to light the many facets of her personality and the societal challenges she faced throughout her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeslie Brody's books are not only educational but also offer a deeply personal reading experience. Whether you are drawn to uncover the hidden stories of literary figures or seek an inspiring tale of resilience, her works are a valuable addition to any bookshelf. Explore the collection of Leslie Brody's works and embark on a journey of discovery, enriched with history and humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sometimes-you-have-to-lie-by-leslie-brody-9781580057691","title":"Sometimes You Have to Lie","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\nThe protagonist and anti-heroine of Louise Fitzhugh's masterpiece \u003cem\u003eHarriet the Spy\u003c\/em\u003e, first published in 1964, continues to mesmerise generation after generation of readers. Harriet is an erratic, unsentimental, and endearing prototype—someone very like the woman who dreamed her up, author and artist Louise Fitzhugh.\n\nBorn in 1928, Fitzhugh was raised in a wealthy home in segregated Memphis, and she escaped her cloistered world and made a beeline for New York as soon as she could. Her expanded milieu stretched from the lesbian bars of Greenwich Village to the dance clubs of Harlem, onto the resurgent artist studios of post-war New York, France, and Italy. Her circle of friends included artists like Maurice Sendak and playwrights like Lorraine Hansberry.\n\nIn the 1960s, Fitzhugh wrote \u003cem\u003eHarriet the Spy\u003c\/em\u003e, and in doing so, she introduced \"new realism\" into children's books—she launched a genre of children's books that allowed characters to experience authentic feelings and acknowledged topics that were formerly considered taboo. Fitzhugh's books are full of resistance: to liars, to conformity, to authority, and even (radically, for a children's author) to make-believe. As a commercial children's author and lesbian, Fitzhugh often had to disguise the nature of her most intimate relationships. She lived her life as a dissenter—a friend to underdogs, outsiders, and artists—and her masterpiece remains long after her death to influence and provoke new generations of readers.\n\nHarriet is massively influential among girls and women in contemporary culture; she is the missing link between Jo March and Scout Finch, and it's not surprising that writers have thought of her as a kind of patron saint for misfit writers and unfeminine girls. This lively, rich biography brings Harriet's creator into the frame, shedding new light on an extraordinary author and her marvellous creation.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845796548844,"sku":"9781580057691","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15454413482750.jpg?v=1758895944"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/leslie-brody.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}