{"title":"Natalie Kon-yu","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatalie Kon-yu is a distinguished author whose works resonate deeply within the realms of \u003cem\u003ebiography\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ememoir\u003c\/em\u003e. Her writings keenly explore intimate and societal narratives, offering readers a profound insight into the complexities of human experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Cost of Labour\u003c\/em\u003e, presents a compelling and personal narrative that delves into the multifaceted world of childbirth and motherhood. Kon-yu masterfully interweaves personal memoir with wider reflections on societal expectations, making this book both a deeply personal exploration and a broader commentary on women's experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatalie Kon-yu’s contributions to literature highlight her as a prominent voice that challenges and enriches the current literary landscape. Her works are a testament to her ability to blend personal reflection with broader societal themes, providing readers with thought-provoking and emotionally resonant stories.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-cost-of-labour-by-natalie-kon-yu-9781922626868","title":"The Cost of Labour","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatalie Kon-Yu was nine weeks pregnant when the trembling began. Two weeks later, she checked herself into a mental health unit. Though she was in crisis, the GPs, nurses, and psychiatrists couldn't see beyond Natalie's precious cargo. She was made to feel that her pregnancy outweighed her mental health. This loss of agency lingered long into her early years of motherhood. In that time, she discovered that she was far from alone. In fact, her experience typifies the harsh inequalities endured by child-bearing women, as well as the devaluation of what is still perceived as 'women's work'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith bracing clarity and verve, Kon-Yu tackles the outdated institutions, expectations, and ideologies that hold us hostage as parents, especially as mothers. While women are invested in working outside the home like never before, they are still expected to be the primary carers. The pressure is building, and the cost on women is stacking up. Something has to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on personal narratives, history, social research, and interviews with a range of Australian and international experts, \u003ci\u003eThe Cost of Labour\u003c\/i\u003e tackles the expectations that keep us all hostage to a dynamic unfit for contemporary society and offers hope for a way out of the trap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846059053292,"sku":"9781922626868","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14679803482872.jpg?v=1758903994"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/natalie-kon-yu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}