{"title":"Woody Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eWoody Brown’s works offer rich narratives that explore the nuances of human relationships and personal growth. His storytelling blends emotional depth with compelling characters, making each novel an immersive journey into the complexities of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful prose in the realm of \u003cem\u003egeneral fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, where themes of resilience and hope often emerge. Titles like \u003cstrong\u003eUpward Bound\u003c\/strong\u003e invite reflection on the challenges and triumphs that shape us all.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"upward-bound-by-woody-brown-9781787336414","title":"Upward Bound","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoody Brown's vibrant and profoundly moving debut novel takes us to sun-bleached California, to a daycare centre for Los Angeles's disabled community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the clients and staff are Carlos, a charismatic aide who lost his mother as a boy, and Jorge, who is gentle, nonspeaking and prone to escape despite Carlos's best efforts. Tom, a beautiful young man with cerebral palsy, pines for Ann, the lifeguard for the summer who feels out of her depth. Then there's Dave, the centre's director. He wanted to be an actor, but finds himself on a very different path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of \u003cem\u003eUpward Bound\u003c\/em\u003e is Walter, a recent college student returning to the company of his peers after a family tragedy. Around him, a story unfolds of friendships forged, connections missed and the dreams—some new, others almost forgotten—that shape us. With his wit, empathy and astonishing gifts as a storyteller, Woody Brown immerses us in life as we have never experienced it before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47648353091820,"sku":"9781787336414","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781787336414-upward-bound.jpg?v=1779257966"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/woody-brown.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}