{"title":"Michela Marzano","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichela Marzano is a distinguished Italian philosopher, academic, and author known for her profound exploration of complex human themes through the lens of personal experience and societal observation. With a background that intricately weaves academic prowess and narrative flair, her works often resonate deeply with those interested in philosophical and reflective writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this collection is \u003cem\u003eShame\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling introspective journey that delves into the nuances of vulnerability and self-perception. Another notable work is \u003cem\u003eShadows My Name\u003c\/em\u003e, a poignant memoir that unravels Marzano's own encounters with identity, acceptance, and the relentless pursuit of self-knowledge. Both books exemplify her ability to interlace biography and memoir with philosophical inquiry, offering readers unique insights into the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those drawn to Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, Michela Marzano's writings provide not only a personal narrative but also invite readers to reflect on their own journeys and the broader human experience. Her articulate and engaging style ensures that her works are both accessible and thought-provoking, making them a valuable addition to any reader's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shame-shadows-my-name-by-michela-marzano-9780645920949","title":"Shame Shadows My Name","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItalian writer and philosopher Michela Marzano has written extensively about ethics and politics. One day, in her early forties, she finds out that one of her father's given names is Benito and starts looking into her family's past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShame Shadows My Name\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of Marzano's investigation, retracing the journey of her grandfather Arturo, a respected magistrate and, she is to discover, a follower of Benito Mussolini and fascist of the first hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs she gets deeper into her research, Marzano reconstructs her own discomfort with the familial atmosphere in which she grew up, the clashes with her father, the suffering caused by his contempt for her mother and brother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFascism, buried beneath the ashes of shame, resurfaces in behaviours and relationships. The only antidote is to unearth it and stare it in the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845751722220,"sku":"9780645920949","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26655063482417.jpg?v=1758893030"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michela-marzano.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}