{"product_id":"morningstar-pb-w43","title":"Ann Hood: MORNINGSTAR W43 [2018] paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn her admired works of fiction, Ann Hood explores the transformative power of literature. Now, with warmth and honesty, Hood reveals the personal story behind these works of fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing up in a household that didn't foster the love of literature, Hood channelled her imagination and curiosity by devouring \u003cem\u003eThe Bell Jar\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMarjorie Morningstar\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Harrad Experiment\u003c\/em\u003e and other works. These titles introduced her to topics that could not be discussed at home: desire, fear, sexuality and madness. Later, \u003cem\u003eJohnny Got His Gun\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Grapes of Wrath\u003c\/em\u003e influenced her political thinking and \u003cem\u003eDr. Zhivago\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLes Miserables\u003c\/em\u003e stoked her ambition to travel the world. With characteristic insight and charm, Hood showcases the ways in which books gave her life and can transform-even save-our own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hood, Ann","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":44278245359906,"sku":"9780393355567","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4001\/6057\/products\/hood-ann-morningstar-pb-w43-9780393355567-40292682826018.jpg?v=1673218069","url":"https:\/\/theirishbookshop.live\/products\/morningstar-pb-w43","provider":"Chapters Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}