{"title":"Claire Ratinon","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enriching works of Claire Ratinon, an insightful author who brings her passion for horticulture and nature through her compelling writings. Known for her engaging prose and evocative storytelling, Claire captivates readers by exploring important themes of belonging, identity, and the profound connection between humans and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her book \u003cem\u003eUnearthed\u003c\/em\u003e, part of our Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, Claire shares her personal journey from the bustling environment of a city dweller to finding solace and grounding in gardening. Her narrative is both educational and heartening, as she delves into how reconnecting with nature can inspire self-discovery and a deeper appreciation for the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaire Ratinon's work is perfect for readers interested not just in gardening, but in reflective, life-affirming memoirs that offer both wisdom and practical insights. Her stories are a call to nature lovers and anyone seeking to explore the interconnectedness of life and the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unearthed-by-claire-ratinon-9781529114867","title":"Unearthed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful work of nature-writing, memoir and storytelling that will change the way we think about the natural world, from food grower Claire Ratinon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful work of memoir and storytelling that will change the way we think about the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike many diasporic people of colour, Claire Ratinon grew up feeling cut off from the natural world. She lived in cities, reluctant to be outdoors and stuck with the belief that success and status could fill the space where belonging was absent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut a chance encounter with a rooftop farm was the start of a journey that caused her to rethink the life she'd been creating and her beliefs about who she ought to be. Enlivened, she turned her hand to growing food in London before finding herself yearning for a small parcel of land to call her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnearthed\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of her leaving the city for the English countryside—and her first garden—in the hope of forging a pathway towards the embrace of the natural world and a sense of belonging cultivated on her own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Ratinon's story will change hearts and minds'\u003c\/em\u003e Alice Vincent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A beautiful book about nature...I recommend it'\u003c\/em\u003e Afua Hirsch, author of \u003cem\u003eBrit(ish)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46380308103404,"sku":"9781529114867","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11570393482732.jpg?v=1744853376"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/claire-ratinon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}