{"title":"Christina Patterson","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristina Patterson is a renowned author celebrated for her insightful contributions to the fields of self-help and personal development. Her work beautifully combines personal anecdote with broader societal observations, providing readers with both comfort and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout books, \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Not Falling Apart\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the complexities of modern life, offering readers guidance on how to navigate life's inevitable challenges with resilience and grace. Through engaging prose and a compassionate tone, Patterson shares stories and experiences that encourage personal growth and foster a deeper understanding of oneself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatterson's writing is characterised by its clarity, warmth, and humour. She expertly balances deeply personal insights with universally relatable themes, making her books a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their mental wellbeing and lead a more fulfilled life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Christina Patterson's collection to find inspiration, support, and strategies for not just surviving, but thriving in today's fast-paced world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-art-of-not-falling-apart-by-christina-patterson-9781786492760","title":"The Art of Not Falling Apart","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe plan, as the old proverb says, and God laughs. But most of us don't find it all that funny when things go wrong. Most of us want love, a nice home, good work, and happy children. Many of us grew up with parents who made these things look relatively easy and assumed we would get them, too. So what do you do if you don't? What do you do when you feel you've messed it all up and your friends seem to be doing just fine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Christina Patterson, it was her job as a journalist that kept her going through the ups and downs of life. And then she lost that, too. Dreaming of revenge and irritated by self-help books, she decided to do the kind of interviews she had never done before. The resulting conversations are surprising, touching and often funny. There's Ken, the first person to be publicly fired from a FTSE-100 board. There's Winston, who fell through a ceiling onto a purple coffin. There's Louise, whose baby was seriously ill, but who still worried about being fat. And through it all, there's Christina, eating far too many crisps as she tries to pick up the pieces of her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Not Falling Apart\u003c\/i\u003e is a joyous, moving and sometimes shockingly honest celebration of life as an adventure, one where you ditch your expectations, raise a glass and prepare for a rocky ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46552345018604,"sku":"9781786492760","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1456643482824.jpg?v=1750040458"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/christina-patterson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}