{"title":"Pauline Harmange","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the thought-provoking works of Pauline Harmange, a contemporary author known for her incisive exploration of societal taboos and feminist topics. With a sharp and eloquent writing style, Harmange delves into complex subjects, such as gender and personal autonomy, offering her readers a nuanced perspective on pressing modern issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer book \u003cem\u003eI Hate Men\u003c\/em\u003e garnered international attention by dissecting the complexities of gender relations, challenging readers to reflect on ingrained societal norms. It sparked meaningful conversations around the globe, highlighting Harmange's ability to provoke thought and inspire dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her latest work, \u003cem\u003eAbortion\u003c\/em\u003e, Harmange tackles another pivotal subject, providing insightful commentary that blends personal experiences with philosophical inquiry. Her narrative invites readers to examine the intersections of morality, personal choice, and societal expectations, making it a significant contribution to both the Science \u0026amp; Nature and Philosophy \u0026amp; Psychology categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePauline Harmange's books are a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the depths of human behaviour and societal constructs, offering a refreshing perspective through her candid and compelling prose.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"abortion-by-pauline-harmange-9781761380020","title":"Abortion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem\u003eI Hate Men\u003c\/em\u003e, a personal and political reflection on abortion rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscussion about abortion and associated rights are often limited to either ‘anti-abortion’ or ‘pro-choice’, the latter of which focuses on the importance of having the right to choose, rather than on what that right means for real people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this timely essay, Pauline Harmange provides an intimate, detailed account of her abortion. Reminiscent of Annie Ernaux's \u003cem\u003eHappening\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAbortion\u003c\/em\u003e is nuanced, complex, honest, and precise. Harmange gives voice to the emotions, reflections, and contradictions that someone could experience when they choose to terminate a pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt a time in which women's reproductive rights are being called into question around the world, \u003cem\u003eAbortion\u003c\/em\u003e is a clarion call, a powerful personal testimony, and a resolutely political vision—to restore power to our experiences, all our experiences, by sharing them, and to transform society for the better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn this personal essay, Harmange explores the need for a space in which women are free to talk about the feelings of ambivalence, negativity, sadness and insecurity that can follow an abortion. When she decided to undergo this procedure because of her economic circumstances, she thought it would be \"quick and easy, over and done\". But it wasn't that simple. While she didn't regret it, she still had to live with the legacy of society's attitudes toward the termination of pregnancy and her own body's visceral response. Her candid ruminations add valuable nuance to this fraught debate.\u003c\/em\u003e - Fiona Capp, The Sydney Morning Herald\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn this nuanced account, Harmange (\u003cem\u003eI Hate Men\u003c\/em\u003e) reflects on her decision to have an abortion ... She uses her story as a launching pad to explore the politics of abortion and laments that taboo inhibits frank discussion of the \"feelings of ambiguity, negativity, sadness, and insecurity\" that can accompany the procedure ... Harmange excels at illuminating intersections between the personal and the political, and her willingness to probe her own pain makes for powerful reading. Timely and affecting, this packs a punch.\u003c\/em\u003e - Publishers Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbortion—a personal story, a political choice ... defuses arguments on both sides of the abortion rights issue by presenting an intelligent, heartfelt understanding of what matters most ... a solid, thought-provoking read that proves to be a noteworthy effort to open a much-needed discussion about a societal taboo.\u003c\/em\u003e - Shelf Awareness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342537380076,"sku":"9781761380020","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3101353482815.jpg?v=1743917815"},{"product_id":"i-hate-men-by-pauline-harmange-9780008457594","title":"I Hate Men","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Hate Men\u003c\/em\u003e is the feminist book they tried to ban in France. It's described as ‘a delightful book’ by Roxane Gay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWomen, especially feminists and lesbians, have long been accused of hating men. Our instinct is to deny it at all costs. (After all, women have been burnt at the stake for admitting to less.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut what if mistrusting men, disliking men – and yes, maybe even hating men – is, in fact, a useful response to sexism? What if such a response offers a way out of oppression, a means of resistance? What if it even offers a path to joy, solidarity, and sisterhood?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this sparkling essay, as mischievous and provocative as it is urgent and serious, Pauline Harmange interrogates modern attitudes to feminism and makes a rallying cry for women to find a greater love for each other – and themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46531497230572,"sku":"9780008457594","price":16.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27495843482190.jpg?v=1749278145"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/pauline-harmange.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}