{"title":"Alison Jones","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Alison Jones collection, where you will find a captivating array of books that venture deep into the realms of \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e. Alison Jones, a noted scholar and writer, elegantly weaves together narratives that are both enlightening and engaging, perfect for readers eager to explore the intricacies of New Zealand's cultural and historical tapestry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her acclaimed works is \u003cstrong\u003eThis Pakeha Life\u003c\/strong\u003e, an introspective memoir that offers a profound glimpse into the experiences and identity of a Pakeha in New Zealand. Through her insightful storytelling, Jones explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complex interactions between different cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother standout title, \u003cstrong\u003eTuai\u003c\/strong\u003e, takes readers on a historical journey, shedding light on the fascinating life of a young Maori man who travelled to England in the early 19th century. This book meticulously reconstructs his experiences and interactions, providing a unique perspective on cross-cultural exchanges during that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJones’s works are celebrated for their depth, thoughtfulness, and dedication to uncovering the nuanced stories of people and places, making them an essential addition to any literary exploration of \u003cem\u003eBiographies\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHistorical Accounts\u003c\/em\u003e. Dive into Alison Jones’s collection and discover stories that are as educational as they are enriching.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"this-pakeha-life-by-alison-jones-9781988587288","title":"This Pakeha Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is about my making sense here, of my becoming and being Pakeha. Every Pakeha becomes a Pakeha in their own way, finding her or his own meaning for that Maori word. This is the story of what it means to me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI have written this book for Pakeha—and other New Zealanders—curious about their sense of identity and about the ambivalences we Pakeha often experience in our relationships with Maori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA timely and perceptive memoir from award-winning author and academic Alison Jones. As questions of identity come to the fore once more in New Zealand, this frank and humane account of a life spent traversing Pakeha and Maori worlds offers important insights into our shared life on these islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854198001900,"sku":"9781988587288","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/055cb275da9b011aea61e1ba7d162c07.jpg?v=1759270887"},{"product_id":"tuai-by-kuni-kaa-jenkins-9780947518806","title":"Tuai","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early 1817, Tuai, a young Ngare Raumati chief from the Bay of Islands, set off for England. He was one of a number of Māori who, after encountering European explorers, traders, and missionaries in New Zealand, seized opportunities to travel beyond their familiar shores to Australia, England, and Europe in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey sought new knowledge, useful goods and technologies, and a mutually beneficial relationship with the people they knew as Pākehā. On his epic journey, Tuai would visit exotic foreign ports, mix with teeming crowds in the huge metropolis of London, and witness the marvels of industrialisation at the Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith his lively travelling companion Titere, he would attend fashionable gatherings and sit for his portrait. He shared his deep understanding of Māori language and culture. His missionary friends did their best to convert him to Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut on returning to his Māori world in 1819, Tuai found there were difficult choices to be made. 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