{"title":"Emma Barnett","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful world of Emma Barnett, a renowned British journalist and broadcaster, through her compelling books in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category. Emma Barnett is known for her sharp intellect and engaging writing style, offering readers a deep dive into contemporary issues with a personal touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her book, \u003cem\u003eMaternity Service\u003c\/em\u003e, Barnett shares her experiences and reflections on motherhood, challenging societal norms and expectations. Her writing is both poignant and relatable, making it a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities and joys of being a new parent in today's world. With an authentic voice, Emma Barnett provides a platform for important conversations around gender, family, and modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy adding Barnett's works to your reading list, you will gain not only an enlightening perspective on personal and societal themes but also enjoy the engaging storytelling that has made her a respected figure in the literary landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maternity-service-by-emma-barnett-9780241696392","title":"Maternity Service","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heartfelt, reassuring and bracingly honest book about what it actually feels like to be on maternity leave, from award-winning Radio 4 Today programme broadcaster, Emma Barnett.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe essential companion for every mother embarking on maternity leave\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"In one important sense, maternity leave is poorly named, as it involves no actual leave. You are constantly on, even when your offspring is having a nap. There is nothing restful about it. In another sense, maternity leave is aptly named, because it's a period of leave from all you know—taking leave of one's mind, body, job, and relationships.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Emma Barnett began her second maternity leave, she realised that, despite having been there before, as soon as her first leave finished, the rose-tinted lenses had descended and she immediately forgot what the experience was actually like when you're in it. This collective forgetting, which leads to well-meaning comments such as \"enjoy every minute\" and \"treasure this special time\", is doing a disservice to women, leaving them unprepared for the more complicated reality of what it means to be on maternity service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this warmly reassuring, refreshingly honest book, Emma sets out to capture this reality, in real-time while on her latest tour of duty. She isn't offering advice on sleep-training or weaning or helping your baby reach milestones. Instead, \u003cem\u003eMaternity Service\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration and acknowledgement of the work of being on maternity leave, with its soaring highs and challenging lows, and its impact on how women feel about our purpose and ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46627970842860,"sku":"9780241696392","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/677463482274.jpg?v=1751895339"},{"product_id":"maternity-service-by-emma-barnett-9781405966610","title":"Maternity Service","description":"A heartfelt, reassuring and bracingly honest book about what it actually feels like to be on maternity leave, from award-winning Radio 4 Today programme broadcaster, Emma Barnett.\n\nThe essential companion for every mother embarking on maternity leave\n\n'In one important sense maternity leave is poorly named, as it involves no actual leave. 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