{"title":"Alisson Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of \u003cem\u003eAlisson Wood\u003c\/em\u003e, a thought-provoking author who invites readers into her world through intimate storytelling. Alisson has made a significant mark in the Biography and Memoir genre with her compelling insights and autobiographical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her most recognised works, \u003cstrong\u003eBeing Lolita\u003c\/strong\u003e, offers a profound exploration of her personal experiences, delving into the complexities of youthful naivety and the potent dynamics of power. This memoir provides a unique perspective that is both enlightening and emotive, drawing readers into a candid conversation about identity and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover Alisson Wood's captivating storytelling as she skilfully blends personal history with universal themes. Her writing resonates with those who appreciate honest, reflective, and transformative narratives. Whether you're an avid memoir enthusiast or new to this genre, Alisson's work is sure to leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"being-lolita-by-alisson-wood-9781398701212","title":"Being Lolita","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Have you ever read \u003ci\u003eLolita\u003c\/i\u003e?\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo begins seventeen-year-old Alisson's metamorphosis from student to lover and then victim. A lonely and vulnerable high school senior, Alisson finds solace only in her writing and in a young, charismatic English teacher, Mr. North. He praises her as a special and gifted writer, and she blossoms under his support and his vision for her future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMr. North gives Alisson a copy of \u003ci\u003eLolita\u003c\/i\u003e to read, telling her it is a beautiful story about love. The book soon becomes the backdrop to a relationship that blooms from a simple crush into a forbidden romance, with Mr. North convincing her that theirs is a love affair rivalled only by Nabokov's masterpiece. But as time progresses and his hold on her tightens, Alisson is forced to evaluate how much of that narrative is actually a disturbing fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wake of what becomes a deeply abusive relationship, Alisson is faced again and again with the story of her past, from re-reading \u003ci\u003eLolita\u003c\/i\u003e in college, to working with teenage girls, to becoming a professor of creative writing. It is only with that distance and perspective that she understands the ultimate power language has had on her and how to harness that power to tell her own true story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeing Lolita\u003c\/i\u003e is a stunning coming-of-age memoir of obsession, passion and manipulation, shining a bright light on our shifting perceptions of consent, vulnerability and power. This is the story of what happens when a young woman realises her entire narrative must be rewritten and then takes back the pen to rewrite it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46798817329388,"sku":"9781398701212","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27465973482685.jpg?v=1757216738"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alisson-wood.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}