{"title":"Sashi Perera","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Sashi Perera, a distinctive voice in the realm of biography and memoir literature. Sashi's work beautifully blends personal narrative with broader themes, offering readers an engaging and introspective experience. Her notable work, \u003cem\u003eStandstill\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases her talent for weaving intricate stories that resonate on both emotional and intellectual levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSashi Perera's writing is characterised by its clarity, depth, and honesty, inviting readers into her world with warmth and authenticity. Her ability to connect personal life experiences with universal themes makes her work relatable and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Sashi Perera's collection to explore a literary journey filled with rich storytelling and insightful reflections. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to her work, these memoirs promise to enrich your understanding of both her life and the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"standstill-by-sashi-perera-9781761350085","title":"Standstill","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's no fun losing an identity if you've dedicated your life to it, whether it's love, work or the place you call home. What happens if you bail on all three in quick succession? Sashi Perera found out the hard way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrilliant, vulnerable and hilarious.\u003c\/em\u003e Sashi Perera has given us a comedy, a tragedy, a memoir, a polemic and an instruction manual on self-forgiveness. I laughed and cried, often at the same time. \u003cstrong\u003eSHANKARI CHANDRAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book is chaos. This book is laughter and love. This book is a friend.\u003c\/em\u003e Give it to someone who struggles, to someone you love, someone who needs to forgive themselves. Give it to you. I adored it. \u003cstrong\u003eFREDRIK BACKMAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book isn't just funny (which, obviously) - it's also a deep dive into identity and belonging.\u003c\/em\u003e Even when she's in a hectic shame spiral, completely adrift (which, let's be honest, happens a lot, Sashi), she's still relentlessly searching for meaning in a world that sometimes feels like it's lost its own. Bloody impressive. I loved every page. It's brilliant. \u003cstrong\u003eEM RUSCIANO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter cancelling a destination wedding in Sri Lanka at the eleventh hour, most people would take a moment to regroup. Not Sashi - insisting she's unfazed, she plunges into working with international refugee organisations around the world. Those sleepless nights are for reflecting on chaotic romances, work stress and transient lifestyles, right?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter one too many messy experiences, Sashi must accept that life is at a standstill. She returns to Australia where her reality stinks. But that just might be where she needs to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom online comedy sensation Sashi Perera, \u003cem\u003eStandstill\u003c\/em\u003e is a memoir of reluctant self-discovery by a person forced towards a mirror kicking and screaming, finally looking in and saying, Oh shit. It's for anyone who's lost their identity, relationship or place in the world and hesitated every step along the journey to get them back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46547236651244,"sku":"9781761350085","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2802003482815.jpg?v=1749871322"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sashi-perera.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}