{"title":"Alisha Aitken-Radburn","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet Alisha Aitken-Radburn, an engaging and candid author known for her insightful contributions to the world of biography and memoir. With an eye for detail and a knack for storytelling, Alisha translates her unique experiences into compelling narratives that resonate with readers from all walks of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer acclaimed work, \u003cem\u003eThe Villain Edit\u003c\/em\u003e, deftly blends humour, introspection, and honesty, offering a fresh perspective on personal growth and self-discovery. Through her writing, Alisha invites readers to explore the highs and lows of her journey, encouraging a shared exploration of life's challenges and triumphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a fan of thought-provoking memoirs or simply in search of a captivating read, Alisha Aitken-Radburn's books promise to deliver both entertainment and inspiration. Discover her collection in our Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category and delve into stories that are as enriching as they are engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-villain-edit-by-alisha-aitken-radburn-9781761068850","title":"The Villain Edit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen former government staffer Alisha Aitken-Radburn was given a \u003cem\u003evillain edit\u003c\/em\u003e on her first season of \u003cem\u003eThe Bachelor\u003c\/em\u003e, she wasn't entirely surprised—after all, there are only a handful of character tropes producers can manipulate into storylines. But the backlash on social media was unexpectedly intense, and Alisha found her sense of identity completely rocked by a single comment: 'You are a bad person'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetermined to shake the 'villain' label, she returned to reality TV screens, and this time, she got a different edit. She was met with praise and empathy, and her portrayal led to a third and final season, where she met the man she would marry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut along Alisha's rocky path in the reality TV spotlight, the line between truth and fiction blurred. She cared about other people's opinions more than her own, and her insatiable quest for external validation saw her outsourcing her decisions and her self-worth to everyone from anonymous forum-lurkers to journalists and politicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Villain Edit\u003c\/em\u003e charts Alisha's journey through the smoke-and-mirrors worlds of politics, reality TV and social media. Navigating the secrets, lies and hard truths that are laced through even the most fairytale of endings, it reveals how the perceptions of others can rewrite the story of who we think we are, and how important it is to know when to go off-script and take control of the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46556136079596,"sku":"9781761068850","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28075443482814.jpg?v=1750137065"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/alisha-aitken-radburn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}