{"title":"Alison Hammer","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Alison Hammer, an author who masterfully delves into the intricacies of human relationships and personal discovery. Her storytelling is enriched by a keen understanding of the complexities of modern life and the delicate tapestry of family and personal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlison Hammer's touching novel, \u003cem\u003eLittle Pieces of Me\u003c\/em\u003e, explores the profound themes of self-discovery and the enduring bond of family. Set against the backdrop of unexpected revelations, her work invites readers to join an emotional journey of piecing together one's identity through the fragments of the past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClassified under General Fiction, Hammer’s writing resonates with a broad audience, appealing to those who enjoy reflective narratives that blend heartfelt emotion with engaging plots. Her novels offer a warm embrace of authenticity and vulnerability, making them a cherished addition to any reader's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"little-pieces-of-me-by-alison-hammer-9780062934871","title":"Little Pieces of Me","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A powerful story of family and connection that is just as fun as it is heartbreaking. I didn’t want the story to end.”\u003c\/strong\u003e — Jill Santopolo, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Light We Lost\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEverything After\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollowing her acclaimed debut novel, \u003cem\u003eYou and Me and Us\u003c\/em\u003e, Alison Hammer offers a deeply moving story of family and identity. When a DNA test reveals a long-buried secret, a woman must look to the past to understand her mother and herself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Paige Meyer gets an email from a DNA testing website announcing that her father is a man she never met, she is convinced there must be a mistake. But as she digs deeper into her mother’s past and her own feelings of being the odd child out growing up, Paige begins to question everything she thought she knew. Could this be why Paige never felt like she fit in her family, and why her mother always seemed to keep her at arm’s length? And what does it mean for Paige’s memories of her father, a man she idolised and whose death she is still grieving?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBack in 1975, Betsy Kaplan, Paige’s mum, is a straight-laced sophomore at the University of Kansas. When her sweet but boring boyfriend disappoints her, Betsy decides she wants more out of life and is tired of playing it safe. Enter Andy Abrams, the golden boy on campus with a potentially devastating secret. After their night together has unexpected consequences, Betsy is determined to bury the truth and rebuild a stable life for her unborn child, whatever the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Paige can’t get answers from her mother, she goes looking for the only other person who was there that night. The more she learns about what happened, the more she sees her unflappable, distant mother as a real person faced with an impossible choice. But will it be enough to mend their broken relationship?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold in dual timelines, \u003cem\u003eLittle Pieces of Me\u003c\/em\u003e examines identity and how the way we define ourselves changes (or not) through our life experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46531899490540,"sku":"9780062934871","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10552813482210.jpg?v=1749290612"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/alison-hammer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}