{"product_id":"everything-is-beautiful-and-everything-hurts","title":"Everything is Beautiful and Everything Hurts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEverything is Beautiful and Everything Hurts\u003c\/em\u003e plunges the reader into the gruelling world of the long distance runner - every pleasure, every pain. Shapiro deftly weaves the coming-of-age story of Mickey Bloom into a gripping account of adult Bloom running the Auckland Marathon. This is compelling storytelling that exposes the sacrifices - physical and emotional - demanded of our sporting elite. Chilling, yet ultimately heartwarming, it celebrates success without flinching from staring down its brutal costs. A sophisticated debut that will capture the racing hearts of its readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e– Sue Orr, Loop Tracks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJosie Shapiro's accomplished debut novel has the compulsive forward motion of a world-class race. You don't have to be a runner to get the high, just read this book!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e– Kirsten McDougall, She's a Killer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMickey Bloom: five foot tall, dyslexic, and bullied at school. Mickey knows she's nothing special. Until one day, she discovers running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMickey's new-found talent makes her realise she's everything she thought she wasn't - powerful, strong and special. But her success comes at a cost, and the relentless training and pressure to win leaves Mickey broken, her dream in tatters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYears later, when Mickey is working in a dead-end job with a drop-kick boyfriend, her mother becomes seriously ill. After nursing her, Mickey realises the only way she can overcome her grief - and find herself - is to run again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA chance encounter with a stranger sees Mickey re-ignite her dreams. The two women form an unbreakable bond, as Mickey is shown what it means to run in the right direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn unforgettable debut novel about change, family, and grit, and what it takes to achieve your dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45705766371564,"sku":"9781991006448","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781991006448.jpg?v=1725877412","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/everything-is-beautiful-and-everything-hurts","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}