{"title":"Natalie Hodges","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Natalie Hodges, an intriguing voice in contemporary literature, particularly in the realms of biography and memoir. Natalie Hodges is celebrated for her eloquent writing and unique ability to weave personal experience with broader reflections, offering readers both depth and accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eUncommon Measure\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinctive exploration that goes beyond the boundaries of a traditional memoir. In this thought-provoking book, Hodges delves into the world of music and its profound influence on her life, beautifully illustrating how sound and rhythm shape our experiences. Her narrative is not just an account of personal growth but a universal homage to the transformative power of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHodges’ works invite you to embark on an introspective journey, combining lyrical prose with insightful musings. Her ability to connect seemingly disparate themes into a cohesive narrative marks her as a standout author in the biography and memoir genre. Whether you're a longtime fan of her writing or new to her work, this collection is sure to captivate your imagination and resonate with your own life's experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"uncommon-measure-by-natalie-hodges-9781942658979","title":"Uncommon Measure","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNATIONAL BOOK AWARD LONGLIST\u003cbr\u003eNPR “BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR” SELECTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e EDITORS' CHOICE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA virtuosic debut from a gifted violinist searching for a new mode of artistic becoming\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow does time shape consciousness and consciousness, time? Do we live in time, or does time live in us? And how does music, with its patterns of rhythm and harmony, inform our experience of time?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUncommon Measure\u003c\/em\u003e explores these questions from the perspective of a young Korean American who dedicated herself to perfecting her art until performance anxiety forced her to give up the dream of becoming a concert solo violinist. Anchoring her story in illuminating research in neuroscience and quantum physics, Hodges traces her own passage through difficult family dynamics, prejudice, and enormous personal expectations to come to terms with the meaning of a life reimagined — one still shaped by classical music but moving toward the freedom of improvisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846901518572,"sku":"9781942658979","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18400383482879.jpg?v=1758927830"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/natalie-hodges.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}