{"title":"Wendy Lowenstein","description":"\u003cp\u003eWendy Lowenstein was an influential Australian author and social historian, celebrated for her profound exploration of the lives of ordinary Australians. Her works provide an insightful glimpse into the social fabric of Australia's past, offering readers a compelling portrait of different eras through oral history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her most acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eWeevils in the Flour: An Oral Record of the 1930s Depression in Australia\u003c\/em\u003e. This book is a poignant retelling of the hardships faced during the Great Depression, capturing the voices and experiences of those who lived through it. By weaving together personal stories, Lowenstein presents a vivid account that humanises history, making it relatable and deeply engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer works are classified under the History \u0026amp; Military category, but they extend far beyond mere historical facts, providing an enriching narrative that adds emotional depth and understanding to Australia's past. Whether you are a history enthusiast or a casual reader, Wendy Lowenstein's books are insightful resources that bring history to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"weevils-in-the-flour-an-oral-record-of-the-1930s-depression-in-australia-by-wendy-lowenstein-9780908011339","title":"Weevils in the Flour An oral record of the 1930s Depression in Australia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeevils in the Flour: An Oral Record of the 1930s Depression in Australia\u003c\/em\u003e by Wendy Lowenstein offers a magnificent oral record of the experiences of ordinary Australians during the Great Depression of the 1930s. The book has been continuously in print since it was first published in 1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does the family breadwinner do after suddenly getting the sack? How do you manage when you are working every second week only, or your wages—but not your mortgage—have been cut by 20 per cent? Working for the dole, living in shanty towns, squatting in empty buildings, standing forever in queues, despised by bureaucrats, and slowly losing self-respect—these experiences and more are vividly described within these pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, more than 70 years after the events it deals with, \u003cem\u003eWeevils in the Flour\u003c\/em\u003e rebukes a new generation of failed policy-makers. This edition carries a new preface by the author, commenting angrily on 'the same old capitalist system, with the gloves off' that has produced such prolonged, intense distress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Great book on the Depression ... so good it is impossible to praise it sufficiently without sounding absurd.'\u003c\/em\u003e - The Age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The range of this work is immense ... it should become a major work of reference in Australian social history.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Sydney Morning Herald\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46337826423020,"sku":"9780908011339","price":47.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7494703482511.jpg?v=1743721326"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/wendy-lowenstein.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}