{"title":"Tom Perrotta","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the acclaimed works of Tom Perrotta, a master of contemporary fiction known for his incisive narratives and keen insights into suburban life and societal norms. Perrotta’s books deftly explore themes of morality, community, and the complexity of human relationships, making them both thought-provoking and deeply relatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eElection\u003c\/em\u003e, a sharp and satirical exploration of high school politics that was brilliantly adapted into an acclaimed film. Through richly drawn characters and witty prose, Perrotta offers a mirror to the complexities of ambition and ethics, making it a standout in the genre of General Fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother key work in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Abstinence Teacher\u003c\/em\u003e. This novel delves into the intersection of personal belief and societal pressure, highlighting the tensions between faith and freedom. Perrotta's storytelling brilliance shines through, as he crafts an engaging narrative filled with humour, compassion, and the stark realities of community life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a long-time fan or new to his stories, Tom Perrotta's books offer an engaging reading experience with rich character development and sharp societal observation. Dive into his works today and discover why he remains a significant voice in contemporary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"election-by-tom-perrotta-9780007262403","title":"Election","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brilliantly funny novel from the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Abstinence Teacher\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLittle Children\u003c\/em\u003e, made into an acclaimed film starring Reece Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracy Flick wants to be president of Winwood High. She’s one of those ambitious girls who finds time to do it all: edit the yearbook, star in the school musical, sleep with her English teacher. Staunch idealist, Jim McAllister (aka 'Mr M') thinks the students deserve better. So he persuades Paul Warren – a well-liked, good-hearted jock – to run as well. But that puts Paul’s sister, Tammy, in a snit. So she runs too, on an apathy platform – before starting a real campaign... to get herself kicked out of school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea was to educate the students of this suburban New Jersey school in the democratic process and the American way. But with all the sex scandals, smear campaigns and behind-the-scenes powerbrokers at Winwood High, it doesn’t look as if they need any lessons…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46494733697260,"sku":"9780007262403","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15543933482190.jpg?v=1748461361"},{"product_id":"the-abstinence-teacher-by-tom-perrotta-9780007261017","title":"The Abstinence Teacher","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sharp, funny and beautifully observed satire about the disturbing influence of the Christian right from one of America’s most cherished authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRuth Ramsey went too far. She hadn't noticed the changing climate. A Sex Ed teacher ‘championing’ oral sex!? Not now, not in this America…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCherished by her high school pupils as someone who'd tell it straight, after one innocent classroom indiscretion Ruth suddenly finds the curriculum she has taught for nigh on 15 years worryingly out of vogue. As the scandal flares up and attracts the unwelcome eye of the local evangelical Church, the appeasing high-school principal forces her into advocating a pro-abstinence agenda in the classroom that is at odds with all conventional wisdom. But jaded though she is by her recent divorce and fruitless search for a new love, Ruth is determined that the values she grew up with will not be sacrificed to Puritanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a syllabus change which should be considered a victory by Tim Mason—recovering addict, local football coach and recent convert to the same plaintiff Church—but his newfound faith is constantly put to the test by the temptations of his former life. When he makes the gesture of leading his football team in prayer after a hard-fought victory, in which Ruth's daughter Maggie starred, he manages not only to incur the wrathful attention of her mother, but to cement his position as the star evangelist of his church—an office he is none too sure about occupying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScathing, witty, and brilliantly observed, \u003cem\u003eThe Abstinence Teacher\u003c\/em\u003e is a cutting portrayal of modern America and the influence of the Christian right from the acclaimed, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eElection\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLittle Children\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46495662014700,"sku":"9780007261017","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15530073482190.jpg?v=1748481278"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tom-perrotta.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}