{"title":"Sarah Hepola","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring works by the talented Sarah Hepola, a renowned author celebrated for her insightful memoirs. Her writing captivates readers with its honesty and wit, offering a unique perspective on life's challenges and triumphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Hepola is best known for her compelling memoir, \u003cem\u003eBlackout\u003c\/em\u003e. This critically acclaimed book delves into her personal journey of struggle with alcohol and the profound realisations that shape her recovery. Through her vivid storytelling, Hepola invites readers to explore themes of vulnerability, resilience, and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an author specialising in biography and memoir, Sarah Hepola crafts narratives that are both reflective and relatable. Her work resonates with those who appreciate candid life stories that are thought-provoking and sincere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Sarah Hepola’s collection to discover a world of introspection and inspiration, where powerful narratives encourage reflection and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blackout-by-sarah-hepola-9781473616103","title":"Blackout","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'SIMPLY EXTRAORDINARY' \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"It's such a savage thing to lose your memory, but the crazy thing is, it doesn't hurt one bit. A blackout doesn't sting, or stab, or leave a scar when it robs you. Close your eyes and open them again. That's what a blackout feels like.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor Sarah Hepola, alcohol was 'the gasoline of all adventure'. She spent her evenings at cocktail parties and dark bars where she proudly stayed till last call. Drinking felt like freedom, part of her birthright as an enlightened twenty-first-century woman.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut there was a price. She often blacked out, waking up with a blank space where four hours should be. Mornings became detective work on her own life. What did I say last night? How did I meet that guy?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublicly, she covered her shame with self-deprecating jokes, and her career flourished, but as the blackouts accumulated, she could no longer avoid a sinking truth. The fuel she thought she needed was draining her spirit instead.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA memoir of unblinking honesty and poignant, laugh-out-loud humor, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlackout\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the story of a woman stumbling into a new adventure—the sober life she never wanted. Shining a light into her blackouts, she discovers the person she buried, as well as the confidence, intimacy, and creativity she once believed came only from a bottle. Her tale will resonate with anyone who has been forced to reinvent themselves or struggled in the face of necessary change. It's about giving up the thing you cherish most—but getting yourself back in return.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA raw, vivid and ultimately uplifting memoir of addiction and recovery for anyone who is looking to find their way.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46799617949932,"sku":"9781473616103","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18298553482712.jpg?v=1757238747"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sarah-hepola.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}