{"title":"Dorothy Allison","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling and raw narratives of \u003cem\u003eDorothy Allison\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed author known for her vivid storytelling and poignant explorations of family, identity, and resilience. A key work in this collection is \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBastard Out of Carolina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a semi-autobiographical novel that brings to life the struggles and triumphs of a young girl growing up in the Deep South.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllison’s writing is celebrated for its emotional depth and authenticity, drawing from her own experiences and southern roots. Her works often delve into themes of poverty, abuse, and the complexities of love, providing a voice to those often unheard. With a striking ability to blend the brutally honest with the beautifully crafted, her novels leave a lasting impact on readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're delving into her celebrated debut or exploring more of her work, Dorothy Allison's books offer a gripping journey into the heart of human experience, marked by her distinct perspective and unyielding truthfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bastard-out-of-carolina-by-dorothy-allison-9780141391540","title":"Bastard Out of Carolina","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA critically acclaimed tale of abuse and betrayal in America's deep South.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarolina in the 1950s, and Bone—christened Ruth Anna Boatwright—lives a happy life, in and out of her aunt's houses, playing with her cousins on the porch, sipping ice tea, loving her little sister Reece and her beautiful young mother. But Glen Waddell has been watching them all, wanting her mother too, and when he promises a new life for the family, her mother gratefully accepts. Soon Bone finds herself in a different, terrible world, living in fear, and an exile from everything she knows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBastard Out of Carolina\u003c\/em\u003e is a raw, poignant tale of fury, power, love, and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46249855680748,"sku":"9780141391540","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780141391540.jpg?v=1741521309"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/dorothy-allison.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}