{"title":"Emmett de Monterey","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of \u003cem\u003eEmmett de Monterey\u003c\/em\u003e, a remarkable author whose works delve deeply into the realms of \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known for his evocative storytelling and insightful narratives, Emmett de Monterey invites readers to embark on a journey through personal and profound experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection features thought-provoking titles such as \u003ccite\u003eGo the Way Your Blood Beats\u003c\/cite\u003e. This standout piece offers a compelling exploration of identity, relationships, and the intricate paths life often takes us down. It's a powerful read that resonates with anyone interested in the nuances of personal history and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmmett de Monterey's writing is characterised by its raw honesty and the ability to draw the reader into a world that feels both intimate and universally relatable. His works not only share his personal journey but also evoke broader themes that connect deeply with readers across diverse backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the works of Emmett de Monterey today, and immerse yourself in narratives that challenge, inspire, and leave a lasting impact. Perfect for those who appreciate the art of memoirs that offer both insight and introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"go-the-way-your-blood-beats-by-emmett-de-monterey-9780241995785","title":"Go the Way Your Blood Beats","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful, powerful memoir about being born with cerebral palsy and exploring the reality of growing up gay and disabled in 1980s London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Emmett de Monterey is eighteen months old, a doctor diagnoses him with cerebral palsy. Words too big for his 25-year-old artist parents and their happy, smiling baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in South East London in the 1980s, Emmett is spat at on the street and prayed over at church. At his school for disabled children, he's told he will be expelled if the rumours are true, if he's gay; at his mainstream school, teachers refuse to schedule his classes on the ground floor, and he loses a stone from the effort of getting up the stairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt ten years old, Emmett is chosen for a first-of-its-kind surgery in America that will 'cure' him, enable him to walk unaided. BBC cameras follow him to a hospital in Connecticut and newspapers talk of miracles. Despite himself, Emmett hopes for a miracle too - to walk, to dance, to not be nervous in wet weather. To have a body that's everyday beautiful, to hold hands in the street. To not be gay, which he believes is another word for loneliness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the 'miracle' doesn't occur, Emmett must reckon with a world which views disabled people as invisible, unworthy of desire. 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