{"title":"Andre Dubus","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Andre Dubus, a master storyteller known for his deep exploration of the human condition. Whether you're a newcomer to his world or a long-time admirer, you're sure to find something captivating in his books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndre Dubus has a unique ability to weave narratives that resonate with readers on an emotional level. His storytelling is characterised by a profound empathy for his characters and a keen understanding of life's complexities. Within our collection, you'll find a variety of his works, each offering a different perspective on the themes of resilience and humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGhost Dogs\u003c\/em\u003e, listed under Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, takes you on a poignant journey through Dubus's personal experiences, filled with hard-earned wisdom and insightful reflections. This memoir showcases the transformative power of memory and forgiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother standout in our collection is \u003cem\u003eSuch Kindness\u003c\/em\u003e, categorised under General Fiction. This novel delivers an engrossing narrative that delves into themes of empathy, redemption, and the pursuit of kindness amidst adversity. It's a compelling tale that speaks to the core of what it means to be human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Andre Dubus's collection to experience his remarkable ability to tell stories that are both deeply personal and universally relatable. Each book is an invitation to contemplate the intricacies of human life with a renewed sense of understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ghost-dogs-by-andre-dubus-9781324000440","title":"Ghost Dogs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring childhood summers in Louisiana, Andre's grandfather taught him that men's work is hard. Ever after, whether tracking down a drug lord in Mexico as a bounty hunter or grappling with privilege while living with a rich girlfriend in New York City, Andre worked—at being a better worker and a better human being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his longest essay, \u003cem\u003eIf I Owned a Gun\u003c\/em\u003e, he reflects on the empowerment and shame he felt in keeping a gun, and his decision, ultimately, to give it up. Elsewhere, he writes of violent youth and of settled domesticity and fatherhood; about the omnipresent expectations and contradictions of masculinity; about the things writers remember and those they forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn conversation with writers and thinkers from Rilke to Rumi to Tim O'Brien, \u003cem\u003eGhost Dogs\u003c\/em\u003e renders moments of personal revelation with emotional generosity and stylistic grace, ultimately standing as essential witness and testimony to the art of nonfiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833052287212,"sku":"9781324000440","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10688793482659.jpg?v=1758432782"},{"product_id":"such-kindness-by-andre-dubus-9781324000464","title":"Such Kindness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom Lowe's identity and his pride are invested in the work he does with his back and his hands. He designed and built his family's dream home, working extra hours to pay off the adjustable rate mortgage he took on the property, convinced he is making every sacrifice for the happiness of his wife and son. Until, in a moment of fatigued inattention, shingling a roof in too-bright sunlight, he falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn constant pain and addicted to painkillers at the cost of his relationships with his wife and son, Tom slowly comes to realise that he can never work again. If he is not a working man, who is he? He is not, he believes, the kind of person who lives in subsidised housing, though that is where he has ended up. He is not the kind of person who hatches a scheme to commit convenience-check fraud, together with neighbours he considers lowlifes, until he finds himself stealing his banker's trash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is Tom Lowe, and who will he become? Can he find a way to reunite hands and heart, mind and spirit, to be once again a giver and not just a taker, to forge a self-acceptance deeper than pride?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndre Dubus III's soulful cast includes Trina, the struggling mum next door who sells her own plasma to get by; Dawn, the tough-talking owner of the local hairdressing salon; Jamie, a well-meaning pothead college student ready to stick it to \"the man\"; and a mix of strangers and neighbours who will never know the role they played in changing a life. To one man's painful moral journey, Dubus brings compassion with an edge of dark absurdity, forging a novel as absorbing as it is profound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853302452460,"sku":"9781324000464","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10689033482659.jpg?v=1759195998"},{"product_id":"such-kindness-by-andre-dubus-9781324076131","title":"Such Kindness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom Lowe's identity and his pride are invested in the work he does with his back and his hands. He designed and built his family's dream home, working extra hours to pay off the adjustable rate mortgage he took on the property, convinced he is making every sacrifice for the happiness of his wife and son. 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Can he find a way to reunite hands and heart, mind and spirit, to be once again a giver and not just a taker, to forge a self-acceptance deeper than pride?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndre Dubus III's soulful cast includes Trina, the struggling mum next door who sells her own plasma to get by; Dawn, the tough-talking owner of the local hairdressing salon; Jamie, a well-meaning pothead college student ready to stick it to \"the man\"; and a mix of strangers and neighbours who will never know the role they played in changing a life. To one man's painful moral journey, Dubus brings compassion with an edge of dark absurdity, forging a novel as absorbing as it is profound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuch Kindness\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful exploration of identity, resilience, and the quest for self-acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853302583532,"sku":"9781324076131","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11445703482659.jpg?v=1759196008"},{"product_id":"ghost-dogs-by-andre-dubus-9781324105046","title":"Ghost Dogs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring childhood summers in Louisiana, Andre Dubus III's grandfather taught him that men's work is hard. 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