{"title":"Helen Morales","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelen Morales offers profound explorations into ancient narratives and contemporary journeys, blending classical themes with modern perspectives. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eAntigone Rising\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into mythology and religion with a fresh, insightful voice that invites readers to reconsider timeless stories through new lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond mythology, Morales's writing extends into personal and spiritual adventure, as seen in titles like \u003cem\u003ePilgrimage to Dollywood\u003c\/em\u003e. Her books traverse the fields of \u003cstrong\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTravel \u0026amp; Adventure\u003c\/strong\u003e, engaging readers who seek thoughtful reflections on faith, identity, and the landscapes of human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pilgrimage-to-dollywood-by-helen-morales-9780226796680","title":"Pilgrimage to Dollywood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA star par excellence, Dolly Parton is one of country music's most likeable personalities. Even a hard-rocking punk or orchestral aesthete can't help cracking a smile or singing along with songs like \"Jolene\" and \"9 to 5.\" More than a mere singer or actress, Parton is a true cultural phenomenon, immediately recognisable and beloved for her talent, tinkling laugh, and steel magnolia spirit. She is also the only female star to have her own themed amusement park: Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Every year thousands of fans flock to Dollywood to celebrate the icon, and Helen Morales is one of those fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePilgrimage to Dollywood\u003c\/i\u003e, Morales sets out to discover Parton's Tennessee. Her travels begin at the top celebrity pilgrimage site of Elvis Presley's Graceland, then take her to Loretta Lynn's ranch in Hurricane Mills; the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville; to Sevierville, Gatlinburg, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park; and finally to Pigeon Forge, home of the \"Dolly Homecoming Parade,\" featuring the star herself as grand marshal. Morales's adventure allows her to compare the imaginary Tennessee of Parton's lyrics with the real Tennessee where the singer grew up, looking at essential connections between country music, the land, and a way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also a personal pilgrimage for Morales. Accompanied by her partner, Tony, and their nine-year-old daughter, Athena (who respectively prefer Mozart and Miley Cyrus), Morales, a recent transplant from England, seeks to understand America and American values through the celebrity sites and attractions of Tennessee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis celebration of Dolly and Americana is for anyone with an old country soul who relies on music to help understand the world, and it is guaranteed to make a Dolly Parton fan of anyone who has not yet fallen for her music or charisma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072353190124,"sku":"9780226796680","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20195083482268.jpg?v=1765096292"},{"product_id":"antigone-rising-by-helen-morales-9781472273642","title":"Antigone Rising","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA witty, inspiring reckoning with the ancient Greek and Roman myths and their legacy, from what they can illuminate about #MeToo to the radical imagery of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeyonce\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe picture of classical antiquity most of us learned in school is framed in certain ways — glossing over misogyny while omitting the seeds of feminist resistance. Many of today's harmful practices, like school dress codes, exploitation of the environment, and rape culture, have their roots in the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut in \u003ci\u003eAntigone Rising\u003c\/i\u003e, classicist Helen Morales reminds us that the myths have subversive power because they are told — and read — in different ways. Through these stories, whether it's Antigone's courageous stand against tyranny or the indestructible Caeneus, who inspires trans and gender queer people today, Morales uncovers hidden truths about solidarity, empowerment, and catharsis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAntigone Rising\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fresh understanding of the stories we take for granted, showing how we can reclaim them to challenge the status quo, spark resistance, and rail against unjust regimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429812486380,"sku":"9781472273642","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781472273642.jpg?v=1774559874"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/helen-morales.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}