{"title":"Valerie Lawson","description":"\u003cp\u003eValerie Lawson is a celebrated author known for her engaging narratives and meticulous research, primarily in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre. Her most renowned work, \u003cem\u003eMary Poppins, She Wrote\u003c\/em\u003e, provides an insightful look into the life of P.L. Travers, the enigmatic creator of the beloved Mary Poppins. Lawson’s work delves into Travers's complex personality and the rich historical background that shaped her iconic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLawson's expert storytelling and her ability to weave intricate details into her narratives have made her books a favourite among readers who value depth and authenticity. Her biography of P.L. Travers not only explores the life of an extraordinary woman but also offers a window into the literary world of the time. Readers of Lawson can expect a journey through history, culture, and the very essence of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those who appreciate well-researched biographies and compelling life stories, Valerie Lawson's works are a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the lives behind literary masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mary-poppins-she-wrote-by-valerie-lawson-9780733626371","title":"Mary Poppins She Wrote","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of Mary Poppins, the quintessentially English and utterly magical children's nanny, is remarkable enough. But the story of Mary Poppins' creator, as this first biography reveals, is just as unexpected and remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabulous English nanny was conceived by an Australian, Pamela Lyndon Travers, who in 1924 came to London from Sydney as a journalist. She became involved with theosophy and travelled in the literary circles of W. B. Yeats and T. S. Eliot. Most famously, she clashed with 'the great convincer' Walt Disney over the adaptation of the Mary Poppins books into film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTravers was as tart and opinionated as Julie Andrews's big-screen Mary Poppins was cheery and porcelain beautiful. The clipped, strict and ultimately mysterious nanny was the conception of someone who remained thoroughly inscrutable and enigmatic to the end of her ninety-six years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eValerie Lawson's illuminating biography provides the only glimpse into the mind of this writer, who fervently believed that \u003cem\u003eEveryday life is the miracle\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844601499884,"sku":"9780733626371","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4964003482449.jpg?v=1758847172"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/valerie-lawson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}