{"title":"Maggie MacKellar","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaggie MacKellar is a distinguished author celebrated for her poignant exploration of the human connection to nature and place. Her writings gracefully weave personal narrative with broader environmental themes, offering readers thought-provoking insights into the natural world and our intrinsic ties to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her compelling works is \u003cem\u003eGraft\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that beautifully chronicles her journey of rediscovering resilience and hope amidst the challenges of life. Within her writings, MacKellar draws from her rich experiences, combining an intimate perspective with a profound appreciation for nature and its ability to heal and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders drawn to the Science \u0026amp; Nature genres will find Maggie MacKellar's books both enlightening and moving, as they provide a unique blend of personal storytelling and an exploration of our relationship with the world around us. Her works invite you to reflect on your own interactions with nature, sparking a deeper understanding and appreciation for the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"graft-by-maggie-mackellar-9781761349218","title":"Graft","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 PRIME MINISTER'S LITERARY AWARDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 STELLA PRIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA gorgeously written reflection, set in Tasmania, on motherhood, farming, nature and home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn my mind I walk over the land. I run my hands through the grass as if it were the hair on my head. I dig my fingers into the dirt as if the soil were the crust of my skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining pages of her diary, kept through lambing seasons on a wool Merino farm on the east coast of Tasmania, with observations on the world around her, MacKellar writes a stunning thanksgiving on place, mothers, and the ways we cannot escape the elemental laws of nature. Her love for and knowledge of the land on which she lives, the lambs she cares for, and the birds she adores—illustrated in stunning line drawings through the book—are writ large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will want to leap into the pages and walk beside Maggie as she saves ewes, lambs, tends to her beloved horses and dogs, and considers the challenges and joys of motherhood and farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSusan Duncan on When It Rains:\u003c\/em\u003e 'An unforgettable story of love and courage that inspires even as it breaks your heart.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342629720300,"sku":"9781761349218","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781761349218.jpg?v=1743926042"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/maggie-mackellar.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}