{"title":"Elise Esther Hearst","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Elise Esther Hearst, a dynamic voice in contemporary literature known for her thought-provoking storytelling and poignant narratives. With her adept skill in weaving stories, Hearst captures the essence of human experiences with a fresh and insightful perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her noteworthy works, \u003cem\u003eOne Day We're All Going to Die\u003c\/em\u003e, dives into existential themes with both humour and depth, inviting readers to ponder life's big questions. As a part of our General Fiction collection, her books offer an engaging reading experience that combines wit, empathy, and a touch of irreverence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElise Esther Hearst's writing is not just about telling a story but about creating an experience—one that leaves a lasting impression and inspires reflection. Whether you're looking for a profound exploration of life's certainties or a narrative rich with emotion and imagination, Hearst’s books are a must-read for any literary enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"one-day-were-all-going-to-die-by-elise-esther-hearst-9781867251279","title":"One Day We're All Going to Die","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne Day We're All Going to Die\u003c\/em\u003e was shortlisted for The Age Book of the Year 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A tender story about family, love, intergenerational grief, living up to family expectations and making your own way.' — Nicole Abadee, \u003cem\u003eSydney Morning Herald\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSorrow and Bliss\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eNormal People\u003c\/em\u003e in this utterly compelling, darkly humorous millennial coming-of-age novel about a 27-year-old single Jewish woman in Melbourne who must learn to reconcile family expectations, cultural constraints, and inter-generational trauma with her own desires. A coruscating new voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A remarkable debut from an enthralling storyteller. I didn't want it to end.' — Sarah Krasnostein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 27, Naomi is just trying to be a normal person. A normal person who works at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, who cares for lost things, found things, sacred things, and her family. A person who finds herself going on bad blind dates, having cringe-worthy sex, a tumultuous, toxic affair, and falling for a man called Moses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeing a normal person would be easy and fine if she didn't bear the weight of the unspoken grief of Cookie, her Holocaust-survivor grandmother. It would all be fine if she just knew how to be, without feeling the pull of expectation, the fear of disappointing others (men, friends, her parents, humanity), and that pesky problem of being attracted to all the wrong people (according to her parents, anyway).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy endlessly trying to please everyone around her, Naomi can't seem to figure out what she wants for herself, or how to get it. With echoes of the dead and dying all about her, in objects, in story, in her grandmother's firm grasp, Naomi isn't quite sure she knows how to be a normal person, but she is going to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fiercely honest, funny, and fearless novel is a deep dive into the complex questions that surround culture, identity politics, and generational trauma in contemporary Australia. Both a sadly affectionate and brilliantly unsparing examination of the glorious, awkward, messiness of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A compelling, immersive, utterly absorbing read. Hearst's arrival on the literary scene is a triumphal one. I cannot wait to see what she writes next.' — Dr Lee Kofman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550324642028,"sku":"9781867251279","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22639713482852.jpg?v=1749972032"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/elise-esther-hearst.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}