{"title":"Tracey Lee Holmes","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Tracey Lee Holmes, a distinguished author known for her evocative storytelling and insightful narrative style. With works primarily rooted in the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e genre, Holmes captivates readers by blending intricate personal journeys with universally resonant themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Eye of the Dragonfly\u003c\/em\u003e, beautifully exemplifies her ability to weave personal anecdotes with broader life reflections. In this book, Holmes takes readers on a transformative journey, exploring the intricacies of human experiences while offering profound insights that linger long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to her writings or a long-time admirer, exploring Tracey Lee Holmes's collection promises a deeply engaging reading experience. Immerse yourself in tales that not only entertain but also enrich your understanding of life's myriad complexities.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-eye-of-the-dragonfly-by-tracey-lee-holmes-9781761428685","title":"The Eye of the Dragonfly","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor celebrated journalist Tracey Lee Holmes, sport has been both a way of life and a lens through which to look at life itself. In this completely candid, wide-ranging and passionate book – part memoir, part manifesto – she shares both her stories and her views on sport’s most dramatic issues.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragonfly sees in 360-degree perspective, and that’s what Tracey Lee Holmes has always done in her sports journalism. Over four decades, she has taken us beyond the scores and stats to the real stories of sport – the stories of human beings in exultation and defeat, and the bigger stories of money, power, and all too often, discrimination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn both her life and work, Holmes has consistently broken barriers. The first female presenter of the ABC’s flagship sports programme, \u003ci\u003eGrandstand\u003c\/i\u003e, she has pioneered coverage of and by women in sport. Her longform style of interviewing and her reporting on world events like the Olympics and FIFA World Cups have introduced us to athletes from all backgrounds and nations, from our own Cathy Freeman and James Hird to Ayrton Senna and Pele. Anchor, reporter, podcaster and – for a rocky spell over the 2000 Sydney Olympics – media manager, Holmes has never sought to divorce sport and the politics of the world it’s played in. As well as recounting highlights (and a couple of lowlights) from her career, in this book she shares her views on drugs in sport, Sam Kerr, and what challenges face the Olympics before the 2032 Brisbane Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHolmes has also had a rich personal story. The child of itinerant surfers, she has lived in many different countries with her own children and husband, Stan Grant, seeing the world from many different perspectives. And her life has been full of surprises: only after numerous years living in China did she learn that she has Chinese heritage herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBracing, intimate and characteristically unconventional, \u003ci\u003eThe Eye of the Dragonfly\u003c\/i\u003e gives us the full picture of a remarkable life in sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846199726316,"sku":"9781761428685","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8ebeb320018c51eecc567fd10917738d.jpg?v=1758964293"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tracey-lee-holmes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}