{"title":"Michael Coffey","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Michael Coffey, a renowned author whose works delve deep into Biography and Memoir genres. Coffey's writing beautifully weaves personal experiences with vivid storytelling, offering readers a rich tapestry of insights and emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works, \u003cem\u003eMy Beckett\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMy Howe\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMy Son\u003c\/em\u003e stand out as compelling narratives that explore his encounters and connections with influential figures, both literary and personal. Coffey's ability to intertwine his reflections on key moments and relationships in his life provides an intimate and engaging reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to Coffey's writings or a long-time admirer, this collection promises to provide profound reflections and captivating stories that resonate on a personal level. Immerse yourself in Michael Coffey's unique perspective and discover the art of memoir through his distinctive lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-beckett-my-howe-my-son-by-michael-coffey-9781682196083","title":"My Beckett, My Howe, My Son","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeckett's Children\u003c\/em\u003e is a lyrical blend of personal memoir, father-son dialogue, and literary investigation that probes the works of Irish writer Samuel Beckett and American poet Susan Howe in search of traces of their long-rumoured status as father and daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Howe has denied the rumour, the possibility that it might be true leads Coffey to a highly original appreciation of her work and a fascinating focus on the dozens of unattended children who wander through Beckett's oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe saga of Coffey's adult son, at various moments on the run in the Indiana woods or incarcerated, shines light on life without parental connection in a cold America. As an adoptee himself, Coffey looks to literature for traces of his own origin story and lineage, a heritage held in secret by a closed adoption system but which, through books and cultural signs, he has been able to decipher in his own way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProvocative and beautifully expressed, \u003cem\u003eBeckett's Children\u003c\/em\u003e suggests a new approach to the textual worlds of two highly respected artists, providing a revelatory perspective on both American poetics and the vibrant world of Beckett studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844729819372,"sku":"9781682196083","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25749893482786.jpg?v=1758852727"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michael-coffey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}