{"title":"Sandra Hogan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Sandra Hogan, a brilliant author celebrated for her exceptional ability to weave personal narratives with historical context. Her works sit firmly within the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e category, offering readers an insightful look into intriguing life stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSandra Hogan's notable work, \u003cstrong\u003eWith My Little Eye\u003c\/strong\u003e, exemplifies her skill in crafting absorbing tales. This book delves into the unique and sometimes whimsical experiences of those whose lives form the heart of her narratives. Hogan has a keen eye for detail, painting vivid pictures with her words that transport readers to different places and times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough her writing, Sandra Hogan seeks to explore the complexities of personal identities and familial relationships, providing readers with both education and entertainment. Her approachable yet profound style makes her books a must-read for anyone interested in the intriguing intersections of personal and shared histories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a journey through Sandra Hogan’s stories, and discover the rich tapestry of lives that speak to the universal human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"with-my-little-eye-by-sandra-hogan-9781760878467","title":"With My Little Eye","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Hilarious, moving and brilliantly told' - \u003ci\u003eSusan Johnson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'It reads like the very best of spy thrillers.' - \u003ci\u003eMatthew Condon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'An intimate and compelling look at an ordinary family who happen to be ASIO agents.' - \u003ci\u003eKristina Olsson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in the 1950s, the three Doherty children were trained by their parents to memorise car number plates, to spot unusual behaviour on the street and, most important of all, to avoid drawing attention to themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe children became unwitting foot soldiers in Australia's battle against Soviet infiltration in the Cold War. They attended political rallies, stood watch on houses owned by communist sympathisers, and insinuated themselves into the UFO Society. In 1956 the Doherty family went on a beach holiday with Vladimir and Evdokia Petrov, the famous Soviet defectors, who were hiding from Soviet assassins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDudley and Joan Doherty swore their children to secrecy, and for decades, they didn't even discuss among themselves the work they did for ASIO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith My Little Eye\u003c\/i\u003e is a poignant and very funny account of a peculiar childhood in 1950s suburban Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46557146185964,"sku":"9781760878467","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26171613482814.jpg?v=1750181869"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sandra-hogan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}