{"title":"Kate Jennings","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Kate Jennings, a distinguished author known for her insightful exploration of personal and societal themes. With a unique voice that captivates and challenges, Jennings delivers narratives rich in depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmerican Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e offers a profound dive into Politics \u0026amp; Current Affairs. Through this compelling book, Jennings skilfully navigates the complexities of modern-day political landscapes, providing readers with a thought-provoking take on issues that resonate on a global scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMoral Hazard\u003c\/em\u003e, Jennings shifts to General Fiction, weaving a story that is both heart-wrenching and intellectually stimulating. This novel paints a poignant portrayal of personal turmoil and resilience, capturing the delicate balance between ethical dilemmas and human emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKate Jennings' works are celebrated for their ability to engage readers with both sensitivity and sagacity. Whether you are exploring political intricacies or personal stories of struggle and strength, this collection promises a rewarding literary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"moral-hazard-by-kate-jennings-9781922182159","title":"Moral Hazard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced by Gideon Haigh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI disapproved of bankers, on principle. Not that I knew any. Until this job, I had worked and made friends with people who shared my views. Mostly moral, mostly kind. An unlikely candidate, then, for the job of executive speechwriter, to be putting words in the mouths of plutocrats deeply suspicious of metaphors and words of more than two syllables. An unlikely candidate, too, to be working for a firm...whose ethic was borrowed in equal parts from the Marines, the CIA, and Las Vegas. A firm where women were about as welcome as fleas in a sleeping bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWall Street in the mid-1990s—the recession is over and finance companies are gearing up for the next boom. Cath—wisecracking Australian-born 'bedrock feminist, unreconstructed left-winger'—has given up freelance writing for corporate life at one of the big investment banks. Her husband, Bailey, has Alzheimer's, and they need serious money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor seven years Cath lives in two worlds, both of them mad. By day she grapples with the twisted logic and outsized egos of high finance. By night she witnesses the inexorable decline of the man she loves as, ravaged by disease, he is 'reduced to a nub'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWise, unsentimental and darkly funny, Kate Jennings' \u003cem\u003eMoral Hazard\u003c\/em\u003e is a crisp accounting of looming meltdowns—financial and personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670970683628,"sku":"9781922182159","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10232713482872.jpg?v=1752795488"},{"product_id":"american-revolution-by-kate-jennings-9781863953115","title":"American Revolution","description":"This is a dazzling and perceptive look at the United States between hope and despair: an election-year kaleidoscope. Timed to come out immediately after the November 2008 election in the US, it offers a series of memorable snapshots of America in fascinating flux: Bush's last days in office; sub-prime meltdowns; markets, trust and community; the fate of Hillary and the meaning of Obama.","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46830034485484,"sku":"9781863953115","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17743863482851.jpg?v=1758270423"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/kate-jennings.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}