{"title":"Steven Rood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Rood\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers into a rich exploration of the creative spirit through his insightful works. His books, such as \u003cem\u003eMusic from Behind a Stone Wall\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNaming the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e, blend thoughtful reflection with vivid storytelling, delving into the intersection of arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a contemplative journey that honours the power of artistic expression and its influence on our understanding of the world. Steven Rood's writing is ideal for those drawn to the nuances of creativity and the cultural forces that shape it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"naming-the-wind-by-steven-rood-9781632431042","title":"Naming the Wind","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNaming the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e presents poems that navigate the complexities of human relationships, personal ethics, and religious tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWind moves through this collection, opening the poems to the dying beauty of the natural world, to the weathers inside the psyche and without, and to the connections between a family and between the speaker and his mentor, the great poet Jack Gilbert. The collection navigates the intimacies of human relationships with others, the challenges of working as a lawyer trying to maintain integrity as others fall prey to corporate greed, and the complexity of holding a Jewish identity while being awake to tradition’s hold on the mind and its cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteven Rood offers a powerful account of how to be a human in dynamic relationships while also holding respect for the non-human beings that comprise most of the life on our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRood employs structures and forms that directly relate to the content of the poems themselves. Spontaneous breaks and starts reflect the writer’s turns of mind, offering readers insight into the meaning and measure of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431717060844,"sku":"9781632431042","price":33.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781632431042.jpg?v=1774557346"},{"product_id":"music-from-behind-a-stone-wall-by-steven-rood-9781632431271","title":"music from behind a stone wall","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA collection expressing musical experience and daily life through poetry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe poems in Steven Rood's newest collection take on a musical sensibility as they flow from the poet's sixty years as a classical guitarist who remains preoccupied with the tonalities of daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach poem in \u003cem\u003emusic from behind a stone wall\u003c\/em\u003e comes together to build a multi-layered symphony that reveals the delights and travails of family life and moments of intimate connection with animals and plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the book are poems considering the overwhelming task of trying to communicate the essence of musical experience via the written word. This is a book of grief and joy sung with lyric acuity, vivid images, and formal variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471260696812,"sku":"9781632431271","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781632431271-music-from-behind-a-stone-wall.jpg?v=1775236365"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/steven-rood.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}