{"title":"Richard Shaw","description":"\u003cp\u003eRichard Shaw's works explore the complex narratives of history and society, blending insightful analysis with engaging storytelling. His books, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Good Settler\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Unsettled\u003c\/em\u003e, offer readers a nuanced understanding of historical events and their lasting impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in both education and military history, Shaw's writing provides a thoughtful reflection on the forces that shape communities and individuals. Readers can expect richly detailed accounts that illuminate the challenges and transformations of past eras.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-good-settler-by-richard-shaw-9781991309327","title":"The Good Settler","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Where once I saw a view as I drove around the Taranaki coast along State Highway 45, I now see confiscated land from an invasion road. The creation story I used to subscribe to, the one in which hard-working people came here and settled the land, now jars. Weirdly, even the lawn looks different. The form of things just won’t settle.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo writes Richard Shaw in his third book examining colonisation. Both of his previous works have been warmly welcomed by readers, and this third volume of powerful essays, with its wide lens, will not disappoint. As he says, ‘Growing numbers of Pākehā find themselves standing on restless ground these days: they, too, are seeing things differently, and in these pages you will also hear their voices as we reach — fitfully and painfully, individually and collectively — for an accommodation with our colonial past.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Good Settler\u003c\/em\u003e, Shaw challenges readers to reconsider narratives of settlement and colonisation, urging a deeper understanding of history's nuances and its impact on present-day perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Upstart Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47329033126124,"sku":"9781991309327","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/the-good-settler-hi-def-cover.jpg?v=1771880590"},{"product_id":"the-unsettled-by-richard-shaw-9781991016683","title":"The Unsettled","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Unsettled\u003c\/em\u003e explores what it means to own your past. After Richard Shaw published his acclaimed memoir \u003cem\u003eThe Forgotten Coast\u003c\/em\u003e in 2021, he connected with Pākehā individuals possessing long settler histories. These individuals were beginning to confront the truth behind their families' 'pioneer stories', questioning the foundations of aggressive acts of colonisation and land confiscation upon which these narratives were constructed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Unsettled\u003c\/em\u003e intertwines these stories with Shaw's own experiences, highlighting New Zealanders attempting to reconcile with their pasts, live consciously in their presents, and imagine their possible futures. Despite feeling unsettled, they are taking action to address these complex issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book serves as an indispensable companion on the journey towards understanding the intricate and challenging history of the New Zealand Wars and their continuing effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Upstart Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600565420268,"sku":"9781991016683","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781991016683-the-unsettled.jpg?v=1777989924"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/richard-shaw.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}