{"product_id":"the-discarded-life-by-adam-kirsch-9781636280158","title":"The Discarded Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn these moving and meditative poems, Adam Kirsch shows how the experiences and recognitions of early life continue to shape us into adulthood. Richly evoking a 1980s childhood in Los Angeles, Kirsch uses Gen X landmarks—from Devo to Atari to the Challenger disaster—to tell a story of emotional and artistic coming of age, exploring universal questions of meaning, mortality, and how we become who we are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Discarded Life\u003c\/em\u003e is a poignant exploration of the lasting influence of early experiences, presented through the lens of evocative imagery and significant cultural references. Kirsch's work resonates deeply as it delves into the intricacies of our personal and artistic development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464314339564,"sku":"9781636280158","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781636280158-the-discarded-life.jpg?v=1775046628","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-discarded-life-by-adam-kirsch-9781636280158","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}