{"title":"Sasha Salzmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the vibrant world of Sasha Salzmann, an esteemed author renowned for their poignant explorations of identity, culture, and human emotion. With a remarkable talent for storytelling, Salzmann crafts narratives that intricately weave the personal with the political, offering readers profound insights into the complexities of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSasha Salzmann is celebrated for their ability to capture the nuanced experiences of diverse characters, often drawing from a rich tapestry of cultural influences. Their writing is characterised by a keen sensitivity to the human condition, making their work both relatable and profound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Salzmann's acclaimed works is the novel \u003cem\u003eGlorious People\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling piece that delves into the intricacies of identity and belonging. This novel, like others in Salzmann's repertoire, is a testament to their skill in blending fiction with real-world themes, providing readers with an immersive and thought-provoking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the collection of Sasha Salzmann's works at our bookstore and discover stories that resonate with authenticity and depth, making them a must-read for any enthusiast of contemporary literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"glorious-people-by-sasha-salzmann-9781782279488","title":"Glorious People","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat did the disintegration of the Soviet Union feel like for the people who lived through it? Award-winning writer Sasha Salzmann tells this story in a remarkable novel about two women in extraordinary times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a child, Lena longs to pick hazelnuts in the woods with her grandmother but is raised as a good socialist: sent to Pioneer summer camps where she's taught to worship Lenin, and sing songs in praise of the glorious Soviet Union. But perestroika is coming, her corner of the USSR is now called Ukraine, and corruption and patronage are now the only ways to get ahead – to secure a place at university, an apartment, treatment for a sick baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Tatjana, the shock of the new means the first McDonalds in the Soviet Union and certified foreign whisky, but no food in the shops; it means terrible choices about who to love. Eventually, both women must decide whether to stay or to emigrate, but the trauma they carry is handed down to their daughters, struggling to make sense of their own identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a story that spans generations, Salzmann creates a vivid depiction of how the collapse of the Soviet Union reverberated through the lives of ordinary people. Engrossing and wide-reaching, rich in detail and unforgettable characters, \u003ci\u003eGlorious People\u003c\/i\u003e is a vivid feat of storytelling from a powerful talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711643734252,"sku":"9781782279488","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15495503482822.jpg?v=1754237438"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sasha-salzmann.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}