{"title":"Lucy Blake","description":"\u003cp\u003eLucy Blake’s works delve into the complexities of family life with warmth and honesty, offering readers a thoughtful exploration of modern parenting and relationships. Her writing captures the delicate balance of challenges and joys that define the family experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn titles like \u003cem\u003eHome Truths\u003c\/em\u003e, Blake crafts narratives that resonate with authenticity and emotional depth, making her books a compelling choice for anyone interested in the nuances of family dynamics and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"home-truths-by-lucy-blake-9781802795042","title":"Home Truths","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePreviously published as \u003ci\u003eNo Family is Perfect\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Provides a fresh context for exploring issues that engage us throughout our lives ... It will change how we think and write about families' \u003cb\u003eTerri Apter, author of \u003ci\u003eDifficult Mothers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Sister Knot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes a good parent?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow can sibling relationships survive to adulthood?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShould familial love really be unconditional?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr Lucy Blake looks at how the expectations we have affect and hinder our interactions with family members. Drawing on interviews with hundreds of family members of all backgrounds, she explores the unrealistic ideas many of us have. Exposing the truth of what a family really is, Blake explores how to better understand and appreciate our loved ones, whether we choose to do so from up close or from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHome Truths\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating examination of the messy and beautiful reality of family life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Blake examines the many aspects of family life and addresses the many ways that family relationships can be strained ... This book will be helpful to anyone interested in learning more about their own families' \u003cb\u003eDr Joshua Coleman, Council on Contemporary Families\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596589580524,"sku":"9781802795042","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781802795042-home-truths.jpg?v=1777931834"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lucy-blake.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}