{"title":"Rachel Cooke","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful world of Rachel Cooke, a distinguished British author known for her unique perspectives and engaging writing style. Rachel Cooke's work often explores the intricacies of human relationships, cultural history, and the arts, making her an essential read for anyone interested in these fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable contributions is \u003cem\u003eThe Virago Book of Friendship\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling anthology that delves into the essence of companionship. This collection showcases her ability to weave together stories and essays that capture the universal experiences of friendship, offering readers a chance to reflect on the profound connections that shape our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRachel Cooke is celebrated for her ability to blend cultural commentary with deeply personal narratives, ensuring that her works are both educational and thoroughly enjoyable. Her writings are perfect for those who appreciate the art of storytelling, as well as readers interested in exploring the nuances of culture and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time fan or new to her work, our collection of Rachel Cooke's books offers something for everyone. Dive in to explore the vibrant and thought-provoking world crafted by this talented author.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-virago-book-of-friendship-by-rachel-cooke-9780349018430","title":"The Virago Book of Friendship","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fond, fascinated look at women's friendship through the fiction, diaries, and letters of friends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA highly entertaining, often instructive anthology bursting with every kind of amicable - or inimical - anecdote... Cooke has dug deep and uncovered nuggets of pure gold in every form of writing... a delicious book about the great power and strength of real friendship\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTABLET\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFriendship, a timeless subject, has never been more debated, something that has to do both with the internet - the perils of WhatsApp groups, the agony of ghosting - as well as with a growing awareness that loneliness is increasing in our society. Friendship has become a matter of urgent inquiry to therapists, scientists, and sociologists. We understand its importance more and more, not only as a comfort and a privilege but as vital to our health. But it's hard to get inside friendship: its particular intensity and its miraculous ease; its tendency to wax and wane; its ability to inspire both delight and despair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the territory of novels and poems, diaries and letters, comics and graphic novels - and it is where the innovative and wide-ranging \u003cem\u003eThe Virago Book of Friendship\u003c\/em\u003e steps in, bringing together work by more than 100 writers. From Jane Austen to Edith Wharton and Virginia Woolf, from Dolly Alderton to Sarah Waters and Meg Wolitzer, it celebrates and investigates friendship between women from first encounters to final goodbyes, from falling out to making up again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47071464882412,"sku":"9780349018430","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/09b8669b99ffc4e769e1147f2f821be4.jpg?v=1765053223"},{"product_id":"the-virago-book-of-friendship-by-rachel-cooke-9780349018423","title":"The Virago Book of Friendship","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fond, fascinated look at women's friendship through the fiction, diaries, and letters of friends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA highly entertaining, often instructive anthology bursting with every kind of amicable - or inimical - anecdote . . .  Cooke has dug deep and uncovered nuggets of pure gold in every form of writing  . \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e. . a delicious book about the great power and strength of real friendship\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTABLET\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e Friendship, a timeless subject, has never been more debated, something that has to do both with the internet - the perils of WhatsApp groups, the agony of ghosting - as well as with a growing awareness that loneliness is increasing in our society. Friendship has become a matter of urgent inquiry to therapists, scientists and sociologists. We understand its importance more and more, not only as a comfort and a privilege, but as vital to our health. But it's hard to get inside friendship: its particular intensity and its miraculous ease; its tendency to wax and wane; its ability to inspire both delight and despair. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e This is the territory of novels and poems, diaries and letters, comics and graphic novels - and it is where the innovative and wide ranging \u003ci\u003eVirago Book of Friendshi\u003c\/i\u003ep steps in, bringing together work by more than 100 writers. 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