{"title":"Joanne Briggs","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Joanne Briggs, a celebrated author renowned for her distinctive voice in Biography \u0026amp; Memoir literature. Known for her ability to weave intricate tales from real-life events, Joanne Briggs invites readers on unforgettable journeys through her insightful and thought-provoking narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Scientist Who Wasn't There\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her unparalleled knack for uncovering hidden stories behind iconic figures, challenging conventional understandings and offering fresh perspectives on their lives. Her engaging storytelling is both informative and entertaining, making complex subjects accessible to a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoanne Briggs' works are an indispensable addition to any book collection, especially for those who cherish delving deeper into the human experience through the lens of biography and memoir. Uncover the fascinating stories that lie beneath the surface with each turn of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-scientist-who-wasnt-there-by-joanne-briggs-9781804189733","title":"The Scientist Who Wasn't There","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINNER OF THE BRIDPORT PRIZE FOR MEMOIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Scientist Who Wasn't There\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e explores a compelling question: What would you do to find out the truth about someone you love? This forensic, propulsive book examines the fine line between fact and fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned scientist Professor Michael Briggs was many things:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA Space expert at NASA\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn adviser to the World Health Organisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA successful Big Pharma executive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Michael Briggs had a secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA scandal broke out in 1986 when research he conducted was revealed to be compromised. Patients were also claiming that a pregnancy test he pioneered had caused devastating birth defects. Soon after his fall from grace, Briggs was dead, struck down by a mystery illness in a foreign country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBriggs left behind a long list of publications, patents, and inventions. But he also left behind hundreds of people who believe they are victims of his negligence and who are still fighting for justice to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd he left someone else: his daughter, Joanne. After decades of wondering who her father really was, Joanne decided to investigate for herself. In hypnotic prose, she uncovers the secret that shaped her father's entire life and made his story more fantastic than any science fiction. As she discovered, Briggs's greatest invention was himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46778944979180,"sku":"9781804189733","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/0b480c66468142b6370ad3788576ece7.jpg?v=1756718406"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/joanne-briggs.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}