{"title":"Lotta Dann","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLotta Dann\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive voice in the world of memoirs, offering candid and relatable insights into her journey to sobriety. She first captured readers' attention with her book \u003cem\u003eMrs D is Going Without\u003c\/em\u003e, where she chronicles her decision to stop drinking and the challenges she faced along the way. Her heartfelt narrative strikes a chord with many who have embarked on similar paths, making it an invaluable resource for those in search of inspiration and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a continuation of her story, Lotta penned \u003cem\u003eMrs D is (Not) on a Diet\u003c\/em\u003e, a memoir that delves into the complexities of body image and wellness post-sobriety. With warmth and humour, she addresses the societal pressures surrounding diet and health, providing both entertainment and enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLotta Dann's works are more than just personal stories; they are a beacon of hope and courage for anyone looking to make positive life changes. Her books reside comfortably in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, offering readers a personable and encouraging perspective on life's challenges and victories.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mrs-d-is-not-on-a-diet-by-lotta-dann-9781991006257","title":"Mrs D is Not on a Diet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMrs D is Not on a Diet\u003c\/em\u003e by Lotta Dann explores her journey with extreme dieting and drastic weight loss, which led to endless praise for her skinny body. But no one knew what she had to do to maintain it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the weight came back on, Lotta started asking fundamental questions that she'd never considered before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do we believe that to be healthy you must be skinny? Why do we think any measure of fat on our body is bad? Why do so many of us hate our bodies? And why do we spend so much time, money, and energy trying to shrink ourselves?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe answers surprised her, angered her, and ultimately empowered her. She thinks they will do the same for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46169521291500,"sku":"9781991006257","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781991006257.jpg?v=1739154280"},{"product_id":"mrs-d-is-going-without-by-lotta-dann-9781877505393","title":"Mrs D is Going Without","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLotta Dann was in trouble—her fun drinking habit had slowly morphed into an obsessive hunger for wine. One bottle a night was never quite enough. When she tried to cut down, she found it nearly impossible to have an alcohol-free day. Everyone around could see her drinking, but no one realised what a serious problem it was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe was high-functioning, fun-loving Lotta, not some messy, hopeless drunk. Only Lotta knew how sick and twisted her thinking about wine had become. Desperate and miserable, she was falling deeper and deeper into a boozy hellhole and running out of ideas about what she could do to stop it. What's a girl to do when her beloved wine becomes the enemy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what Lotta did: She stopped drinking and secretly started a blog that charted the highs and lows of learning to live without alcohol. \u003cem\u003eMrs D is Going Without\u003c\/em\u003e was anonymous, honest and, as Lotta would discover, surrounded by people who would help her on her journey, and whom she could help in return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550078324972,"sku":"9781877505393","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12837693482856.jpg?v=1749952469"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/lotta-dann.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}