{"title":"Ronald Lee Robertson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRonald Lee Robertson\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives that delve into the complexities of human nature and society. His work, including titles like \u003cem\u003eGoliath\u003c\/em\u003e, is marked by richly drawn characters and thoughtful exploration of contemporary themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect stories that blend emotional depth with sharp insight, creating immersive experiences that resonate well beyond the final page. Robertson’s voice adds a distinctive presence to general fiction, appealing to those who appreciate reflective and engaging literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"goliath-by-ronald-lee-robertson-9781398571006","title":"Goliath","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1910, at the tender age of fourteen, David Jeremiah Lightfoot inherits his father's farm in Mississippi: a barren, cursed plot of land once known as \u003ci\u003eGoliath\u003c\/i\u003e. David has never lived outside Chicago, but he is determined to claim and farm the land more effectively than his father ever could. Once there, David confronts both literal and figurative giants. Soon, a high-stakes struggle with the burden of his ancestors' legacy will intertwine his fate with that of his family, the land, and the surrounding community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNarrating this saga is David's youngest son, Little Bit, a uniquely sensitive storyteller with immense love for his parents, his grandfather Big Man, his uncle Jonathan, his cousin, and his brothers and sister. Little Bit charts the dramatic twists and turns of his father's rise to a precarious pinnacle of wealth and power, studded with quiet moments of sweetness, joy, and transcendent beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt once a profound, heartfelt story about one tight-knit family and an elegant, propulsive tragedy, \u003ci\u003eGoliath\u003c\/i\u003e weaves together themes of destiny and redemption. It is a revelatory meditation on the deep, troubled ties between Black Americans and the very ground on which past generations toiled and lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67633517134060,"sku":"9781398571006","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781398571006-goliath-1.jpg?v=1791163369"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ronald-lee-robertson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}