{"title":"Alexandra Fuller","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling works of Alexandra Fuller, a distinguished author renowned for her insightful \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e collections. Born in England, she spent much of her childhood in Rhodesia (modern-day Zimbabwe), a backdrop that provides a rich tapestry for her narratives. Fuller's works often reflect her unique upbringing and offer vivid accounts of life amidst the complexities of Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her captivating titles is \u003cstrong\u003eFi, Fi\u003c\/strong\u003e, which enthrals readers with its deeply personal and heart-wrenching tales. Fuller's candid storytelling and ability to infuse humour into poignant memories make her works resonate widely with audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother notable entry is \u003cstrong\u003eTravel Light, Move Fast\u003c\/strong\u003e. This book delves into themes of family, survival, and enduring love. It is an affectionate homage to her father, capturing the adventurous spirit and resilience that defined her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFuller's memoirs provide more than just a recounting of her own experiences; they offer a window into broader socio-political themes. Her lyrical prose and insightful commentary invite readers to explore the profound connections between past and present, family and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to Fuller's works or revisiting her stories, this collection promises a rich excursion into the lived experiences and vibrant landscapes of her world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fi-by-alexandra-fuller-9781787335110","title":"Fi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of a mother grieving the sudden loss of her twenty-one-year-old child, from the award-winning and bestselling memoirist of \u003cem\u003eDon't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFi\u003c\/em\u003e is the profound journey of Alexandra Fuller as she navigates the devastating loss of her son. This memoir is praised by many:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Truly extraordinary’\u003c\/strong\u003e - HELEN MACDONALD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘A profound and gripping memoir about surviving unexpected, devastating loss’\u003c\/strong\u003e - SUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘A mesmeric celebration... Will help others surviving loss - surviving life’\u003c\/strong\u003e - NEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's midsummer in Wyoming and Alexandra Fuller is barely hanging on. Grieving her father and pining for her home country of Zimbabwe, reeling from a midlife breakup, freshly sober, and piecing her way uncertainly through a volatile new relationship with a younger woman, Alexandra vows to get herself back on even keel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then, suddenly and incomprehensibly, her son Fi, at twenty-one years old, dies in his sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a sheep wagon deep in the mountains of Wyoming to a grief sanctuary in New Mexico to a silent meditation retreat in Alberta, Canada, Alexandra journeys up and down the spine of the Rocky Mountains in an attempt to find how to grieve herself whole. By turns disarming, devastating, and unexpectedly, blessedly funny, Alexandra recounts the wild medicine of painstakingly grieving a child in a culture that has no instructions for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46371640180972,"sku":"9781787335110","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781787335110.jpg?v=1744848859"},{"product_id":"travel-light-move-fast-by-alexandra-fuller-9781788163750","title":"Travel Light, Move Fast","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen her father becomes gravely ill on holiday in Budapest, Alexandra Fuller rushes to join her mother at his bedside, where they see out his last days together and then carry his ashes back to their farm in Zambia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA master of time and memory, Fuller moves seamlessly between the days and months following her father's death. She contends with his overwhelming absence and her memories of a childhood spent running after him in southern and central Africa. She then faces seemingly irreparable family fallout, new love found and lost, and, eventually, further unimaginable bereavement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBursting with pandemonium and tragedy, here is a story of joy, resilience, and vitality from a writer at the very height of her powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTravel Light, Move Fast\u003c\/em\u003e is a poignant exploration of the ties that bind family and the enduring strength found in the memory of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46522834911468,"sku":"9781788163750","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18166543482824.jpg?v=1749044806"},{"product_id":"fi-by-alexandra-fuller-9781529931624","title":"Fi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of a mother grieving the sudden loss of her twenty-one-year-old child - from the award-winning and bestselling memoirist of \u003cem\u003eDon't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's midsummer in Wyoming and Alexandra Fuller is barely hanging on. 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By turns disarming, devastating, and unexpectedly, blessedly funny, Alexandra recounts the wild medicine of painstakingly grieving a child in a culture that has no instructions for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545956274412,"sku":"9781529931624","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529931624.jpg?v=1750036192"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/alexandra-fuller.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}