{"title":"Yrsa Daley-Ward","description":"\u003cp\u003eYrsa Daley-Ward is a distinguished author and poet, celebrated for her compelling storytelling and poignant poetry. Her works span genres including Arts \u0026amp; Culture, General Fiction, Biography, and Memoir, captivating readers with their raw honesty and lyrical grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ebone\u003c\/em\u003e, one of her most acclaimed pieces, is a powerful collection of poems exploring themes of identity, family, and the complexities of human emotion. Its vivid imagery and emotional depth resonate with readers seeking a profound literary experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Terrible\u003c\/em\u003e, a memoir that blurs the lines between reflection and fiction, Daley-Ward invites readers into her transformative journey from childhood to adulthood. Her storytelling is both intimate and universal, providing an unflinching look at the challenges and triumphs of her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Catch\u003c\/em\u003e showcases Daley-Ward's versatility as she dives into the realm of fiction, offering a narrative rich in character development and exploration of contemporary issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYrsa Daley-Ward's body of work is a testament to her talent for capturing the essence of the human condition. Her writing is not only a reflection of her personal experiences but also an exploration of the shared experiences that connect us all.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-terrible-by-yrsa-daley-ward-9781846149825","title":"The Terrible","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an explosive new literary talent, a searing, moving memoir of family, adolescence and sexuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'You may not run away from the thing that you are because it comes and comes and comes as sure as you breathe.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of Yrsa Daley-Ward, and all the things that happened - 'even the Terrible Things (and God, there were Terrible Things)'. It's about her childhood in the north-west of England with her beautiful, careworn mother Marcia, Linford (the man formerly known as Dad, 'half-fun, half-frightening') and her little brother Roo, who sees things written in the stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about growing up and discovering the power and fear of her own sexuality, of pitch grey days of pills and powder and encounters. 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Visceral, revealing, and unrelenting, Yrsa's poetry ranges from brief glimpses of stark emotional reality that have won her tens of thousands of Instagram followers to longer, often autobiographical poems that delve deep into her Afro-Caribbean heritage, mental health, and sexuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fearless collection from an unflinchingly strong new voice cements Yrsa as one of the most exciting young poets of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46506867851500,"sku":"9781846149665","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8224103482845.jpg?v=1748706082"},{"product_id":"the-catch-by-yrsa-daley-ward-9781529923650","title":"The Catch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author, Yrsa Daley-Ward's stylishly intriguing and experimental debut novel exploring family, fate and female fantasies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Totally original, entirely compelling and astonishingly well crafted, \u003cem\u003eThe Catch\u003c\/em\u003e solidifies Yrsa Daley-Ward as one of Britain's best and boldest voices. A dark and lyrical debut that's well worth the wait.'\u003c\/em\u003e – Yomi Adegoke, author of \u003cem\u003eSlay in Your Lane\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe List\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A fantastic, shimmering work. Yrsa Daley-Ward's rich exploration of Black womanhood and familial complexities is a must read.'\u003c\/em\u003e – Irenosen Okojie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'From one of my favourite living writers, \u003cem\u003eThe Catch\u003c\/em\u003e is a slippery shape-shifting delight. Yrsa's novel is fluorescently dark and winding; brilliant in its investigation of refractions and meaning.'\u003c\/em\u003e – Eloghosa Osunde, author of \u003cem\u003eVAGABONDS!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Yrsa's work is like holding the truth in your hands. 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