{"title":"Sonia Orchard","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of \u003cem\u003eSonia Orchard\u003c\/em\u003e, a talented Australian author known for her insightful and deeply engaging storytelling. With a focus on biography and memoir, her writings offer an exploration of human experiences that resonate with authenticity and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eGroomed\u003c\/em\u003e, a gripping and personal exploration that delves into themes of identity, relationships, and personal growth. Sonia Orchard masterfully crafts narratives that not only captivate the reader but also invite them to reflect on the complexities of life and personal transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSonia's unique ability to weave vivid imagery with profound introspection makes her books a valuable addition to any reader's collection, particularly for those interested in intimate and thought-provoking storytelling. Her works provide not just entertainment, but also a mirror to the human condition, encouraging readers to engage with their own stories in new ways.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"groomed-by-sonia-orchard-9781922863829","title":"Groomed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'The first thing I need to know,' I said to the detective, 'is has a crime been committed?'\u003c\/b\u003e\n\nSonia Orchard was in her forties when she told a therapist about the boyfriend she had when she was fifteen. Sure, he had been a decade older than her, but it was consensual ... wasn't it? \n\nTo her surprise, Sonia broke down in tears, then began to shake uncontrollably - an unmistakable expression of trauma that lasted for days. She was clearly not okay, but could the relationship she'd thought was loving really have been abuse? Had she been groomed?\n\nYears later, her own daughters now teenagers and the March4Justice changing the conversation about sexual assault, Sonia tentatively called the police. As she began the gruelling journey through the legal system, she saw how allegations of child abuse and sexual assault were routinely minimised, justified and rarely brought to light. Facing her own court case, she couldn't shake bigger questions: how had we allowed this to happen, and what would it take to fix it?\n\nIn \u003cem\u003eGroomed\u003c\/em\u003e, Orchard shifts between memoir and research in an attempt to answer these questions. She delves into culture, neuroscience and evolution, unpicking the enduring narratives that fuel these issues. As she navigates her way through a legal system stacked against victims of sexual assault, the obstacles to justice become clearer and more confronting than ever.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843866874092,"sku":"9781922863829","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17049413482872.jpg?v=1758816746"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sonia-orchard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}