{"title":"Lilia Tarawa","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Lilia Tarawa, a compelling and insightful voice in the world of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. Lilia Tarawa is renowned for her captivating storytelling, drawing readers into her personal journey and providing a unique perspective on life within a controversial religious community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaughter of Gloriavale\u003c\/em\u003e, her notable work, takes readers on an enlightening and emotional exploration of her childhood and early life spent in the Gloriavale Christian Community in New Zealand. Through vivid narration, Tarawa shares her experiences growing up in this isolated commune, shedding light on the restrictive and often perplexing world she inhabited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer writing is not only a personal account but also a broader commentary on freedom, individuality, and resilience. Readers will find themselves immersed in a story of escape and self-discovery, ultimately leaving them with a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics within closed communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is perfect for readers seeking an authentic and heartfelt memoir that challenges perceptions and imparts valuable life lessons. Whether you are curious about life in communal settings or appreciate stories of triumph over adversity, Lilia Tarawa's work promises to engage and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"daughter-of-gloriavale-by-lilia-tarawa-9781988547015","title":"Daughter of Gloriavale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this personal account, Lilia Tarawa exposes the shocking secrets of the cult, with its rigid rules and oppressive control of women. She describes her fear when her family questioned Gloriavale's beliefs and practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen her parents fled with their children, Lilia was forced to make a desperate choice: to stay or to leave. No matter what she chose, she would lose people she loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the outside world, Lilia struggled. Would she be damned to hell for leaving? How would she learn to navigate this strange place called 'the world'? And would she ever find out the truth about the criminal convictions against her grandfather?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaughter of Gloriavale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A powerful and revealing book . . .' Kirsty Wynn, \u003cem\u003eNew Zealand Herald\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'An affecting parable and testament, in the most commendably secular senses.' David Hill, New Zealand Listener\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46546949177580,"sku":"9781988547015","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27908103482895.jpg?v=1749857728"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/lilia-tarawa.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}