{"title":"Michael Donkor","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating collection of works by Michael Donkor, a skilful and innovative author whose stories resonate with emotion and authenticity. Known for his ability to intricately weave themes of cultural identity and personal growth into his narratives, Donkor offers readers a profound glimpse into his characters' lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eGrow Where They Fall\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that beautifully unpacks themes of belonging, resilience, and adaptation in a world that is constantly changing. This book, like much of Donkor's work, is an exploration of the human experience, delivered through evocative prose and deeply engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of General Fiction, Michael Donkor's books invite readers to immerse themselves in rich narratives that challenge perception while offering heartfelt insights. Whether you are a long-time fan or a new reader, this collection promises to captivate and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"grow-where-they-fall-by-michael-donkor-9780241656860","title":"Grow Where They Fall","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn elegant coming-of-age tale about confronting the ghosts of our childhood, queer love and finding the courage to live a bigger and better life for ourselves\u003c\/em\u003e – The i\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBright and precocious ten-year-old Kwame Akromah knows how to behave. He knows the importance of good manners, how to stay at the top of the class, and how to keep out of the way when his mother and father are angry with each other. But when his charismatic cousin Yaw arrives from Ghana to live with the family while he looks for work, the rules Kwame has learned about the world can no longer guide him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty years later, Kwame is a secondary-school teacher, popular with his students and depended on by his friends. His is a life spent elegantly weaving between the classroom, the labyrinth of Grindr politics, and increasingly intermittent visits to his parents' home. Behind the confident façade, however, he is as driven by caution as he was as a boy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when electrifying changemaker Marcus Felix is appointed as headteacher, Kwame must reckon with himself as he never has before. Can he face the ghosts of his childhood? How will he learn to move through the world without losing who he is? And where does existing stop and living begin?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670672888044,"sku":"9780241656860","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/282143482274.jpg?v=1752779165"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/michael-donkor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}