{"title":"S. Bear Bergman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS. Bear Bergman\u003c\/strong\u003e is a celebrated author whose works explore themes of identity, family, and the intricacies of human experience. With a distinctive voice, Bergman offers readers a deeply engaging perspective on contemporary issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Bergman's notable works are \u003cem\u003eSpecial Topics in Being Human\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSpecial Topics in Being a Parent\u003c\/em\u003e. These publications delve into profound questions, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of human behaviour and the complexities of parenthood. Both titles offer insights that span across categories such as Politics \u0026amp; Current Affairs and Graphic Novels, ensuring a unique blend of introspection and artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBergman's narrative style is both informative and conversational, making complex topics accessible and engaging. Whether you're exploring the realms of personal identity or delving into societal structures, S. Bear Bergman's books promise a thought-provoking journey that resonates with readers from all walks of life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"special-topics-in-a-being-human-by-s-bear-bergman-9781551528540","title":"Special Topics in a Being Human","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an author, educator, and public speaker, S. Bear Bergman has documented his experience as, among other things, a trans parent, with wit and aplomb. He also writes the advice column \u003ci\u003eAsk Bear\u003c\/i\u003e, in which he answers crucial questions about how best to make our collective way through the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing disarming illustrations by Saul Freedman-Lawson, \u003ci\u003eSpecial Topics in Being a Human\u003c\/i\u003e elaborates on \u003ci\u003eAsk Bear's\u003c\/i\u003e premise: a gentle, witty, and insightful book of practical advice for the modern age. It offers Dad advice and Jewish bubbe wisdom, all filtered through a queer lens, to help you navigate some of the complexities of life—from how to make big decisions or make a good apology, to how to get someone's new name and pronouns right as quickly as possible, to how to gracefully navigate a breakup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith warmth and candor, \u003ci\u003eSpecial Topics in Being a Human\u003c\/i\u003e calls out social inequities and injustices in traditional advice-giving, validates your feelings, asks a lot of questions, and tries to help you be your best possible self with kindness, compassion, and humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Sweet, soulful, and deeply humane. Bear at his best.' 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Parenting requires you to make dozens of decisions a day, every one of which in some way shapes the person your child will grow into. It can be difficult to know in these moments whether you're on the right track. Progressive parents especially can feel adrift when caregiving in ways that were not modelled for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom S. Bear Bergman—advice columnist, educator, and queer dad with fifteen years of parenting under his belt—comes \u003ci\u003eSpecial Topics in Being a Parent\u003c\/i\u003e, a witty and insightful collection of child-rearing tips for those in search of realistic ideas about screens and lunches that don't come with a side order of judgement. Using his own choices—and his errors—by way of example, Bergman offers suggestions for many different stages of the parenting journey, from asking 'Are we ready to have a kid?' to talking with children about diversity and difference, to questioning gender expectations placed on both kids and parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith plenty of humour and compassion, and featuring charming illustrations by Saul Freedman-Lawson, this guide helps parents to live their parenting values while enabling their kids to grow their capacities, understand the world, and above all, feel connected and loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341145096428,"sku":"9781551529394","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11029343482740.jpg?v=1772184661"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/s-bear-bergman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}