{"title":"Laurie Steed","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaurie Steed's works delve into the intricate fabric of everyday lives, weaving compelling narratives that blend elements of \u003cem\u003egeneral fiction\u003c\/em\u003e with deeply personal memoir. His storytelling invites readers to explore themes of identity, belonging, and the nuances of human relationships with a thoughtful and engaging voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough titles like \u003cstrong\u003eGreater City Shadows\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eLove, Dad\u003c\/strong\u003e, Steed offers a rich examination of both the ordinary and extraordinary moments that shape us. His writing is marked by emotional depth and a subtle exploration of memory, making his books resonate on a profoundly intimate level.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"love-dad-by-laurie-steed-9781760992064","title":"Love, Dad","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must-read for all parents, \u003cem\u003eLove, Dad\u003c\/em\u003e explores what it means to be a father in the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe father of two young boys, Laurie reflects on how his own experiences have defined the kind of man he is and the kind of parent he would like to become. His stories—triumphant, funny and sad—draw on Laurie's own childhood experiences and important relationships with family and mates, alongside the challenges of trauma and mental health shared by many men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis memoir openly discusses how Laurie strives to overcome challenges—from breaking generational cycles to maintaining joy in work and parenthood—and how others new to parenting can learn from this authentic story of a first-time dad and his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46373763973356,"sku":"9781760992064","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760992064.jpg?v=1744823078"},{"product_id":"greater-city-shadows-by-laurie-steed-9781760802691","title":"Greater City Shadows","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA man treads water in the Swan River, hoping to bring his friend back to shore. Three siblings gaze skyward seeking a comet among the stars. A mother and daughter grapple with their fraught relationship and an inappropriate birthday cake. Bushfires sweep a Perth suburb while a woman, still burnt from a previous relationship, lessens the divide between an individual and their community.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGreater City Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e, Laurie Steed shines a light on the tremendous complexity and beauty of everyday relationships. From unrequited first love and burnt flames of the past to early parenthood stresses and tense friendships, these short stories are vulnerable and tender—a captivating collection reminding us that to be connected is to be human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvocative and engaging, \u003ci\u003eGreater City Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e shows how the short story form, in the hands of a skilful writer, can offer profound insights into people's inner and outer lives.\u003c\/b\u003e - Susan Midalia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimely, tender and true, \u003ci\u003eGreater City Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e is a superb collection of stories.\u003c\/b\u003e - Ryan O'Neill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47932165554412,"sku":"9781760802691","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760802691-greater-city-shadows.jpg?v=1783856419"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/laurie-steed.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}