{"title":"Marcello Di Cintio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarcello Di Cintio\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives that traverse the complex landscapes of politics and culture. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eDriven\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePrecarious\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the human stories behind global tensions and social upheaval, offering readers a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending travelogue with incisive reportage, Di Cintio invites readers on immersive journeys that challenge perceptions and reveal the subtle interplay between place, power, and identity. His writing is as insightful as it is evocative, perfect for those drawn to politically charged travel and current affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"driven-by-marcello-di-cintio-9781771963848","title":"Driven","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShortlisted for the Bressani Literary Prize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Globe and Mail Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA CBC Books Best Canadian Nonfiction of 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn conversations with drivers ranging from veterans of foreign wars to Indigenous women protecting one another, Di Cintio explores the borderland of the North American taxi.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"The taxi,\" writes Marcello Di Cintio, \"is a border.\" Occupying the space between public and private, a cab brings together people who might otherwise never have met—yet most of us sit in the back and stare at our phones. Nowhere else do people occupy such intimate quarters and share so little. In a series of interviews with drivers, their backgrounds ranging from the Iraqi National Guard, to the Westboro Baptist Church, to an arranged marriage that left one woman stranded in a foreign country with nothing but a suitcase, \u003cem\u003eDriven\u003c\/em\u003e seeks out those missed conversations, revealing the unknown stories that surround us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTravelling across borders of all kinds, from battlefields and occupied lands to midnight fares and Tim Hortons parking lots, Di Cintio chronicles the many journeys each driver made merely for the privilege to turn on their rooflight. Yet these lives aren't defined by tragedy or frustration but by ingenuity and generosity, hope and indomitable hard work. From night school and sixteen-hour shifts to schemes for athletic careers and the secret Shakespeare of Dylan's lyrics, Di Cintio's subjects share the passions and triumphs that drive them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike the people encountered in its pages, \u003cem\u003eDriven\u003c\/em\u003e is an unexpected delight, and that most wondrous of all things: a book that will change the way you see the world around you. A paean to the power of personality and perseverance, it's a compassionate and joyful tribute to the men and women who take us where we want to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072213270764,"sku":"9781771963848","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24682263482818.jpg?v=1765085942"},{"product_id":"precarious-by-marcello-di-cintio-9781771966597","title":"Precarious","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrecarious\u003c\/em\u003e is a finalist for the 2026 City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize and the 2026 Wilfrid Eggleston Award for Nonfiction. It was recognised as a Globe 100 Best Book of 2025 and listed among The Hill Times' Top 100 Best Books in 2025. 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He uncovers stories of tremendous perseverance, resilience, and humanity, but also of precarity and vulnerability. Di Cintio reveals that vast swathes of our economy rely on the work of people we do not see, expands our awareness of modern migrant work, and shows that mistreating the most vulnerable diminishes our own dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47536913613036,"sku":"9781771966597","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/bf49d0424a0e8c38787161a5d68247b6.jpg?v=1776903649"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/marcello-di-cintio.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}