{"title":"Martha Ackmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eMartha Ackmann\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author celebrated for her compelling contributions to the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre. Martha Ackmann's writing is renowned for its meticulous research and eloquent prose, capturing the complex lives and achievements of remarkable historical figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAin't Nobody's Fool\u003c\/strong\u003e is a captivating exploration of an individual's journey and resilience. This book reflects Ackmann's ability to weave detailed narratives that are both engaging and inspiring. It is a testament to her dedication to highlighting underrepresented stories, breathing life into history with vivid detail and empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eThese Fevered Days\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ackmann delves into the world of Emily Dickinson, providing readers with a fresh perspective on one of America's most enigmatic poets. Through ten transformative days in Dickinson's life, the book illuminates her creative genius and personal struggles, offering an intimate glimpse into her world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMartha Ackmann's works are perfect for readers who cherish in-depth biographies that offer both insight and inspiration. Her meticulous research and narrative flair ensure an enlightening reading experience that not only informs but also captivates and moves. Explore our selection today and delve into the extraordinary lives chronicled by this remarkable author.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"these-fevered-days-by-martha-ackmann-9780393867534","title":"These Fevered Days","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn August 3, 1845, young Emily Dickinson declared, \"All things are ready,\" and with this resolute statement, her life as a poet began. Despite spending her days almost entirely \"at home\" (the occupation listed on her death certificate), Dickinson's interior world was extraordinary. She loved passionately, was hesitant about publication, embraced seclusion, and created 1,789 poems that she tucked into a dresser drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThese Fevered Days\u003c\/em\u003e, Martha Ackmann unravels the mysteries of Dickinson's life through ten decisive episodes that distil her evolution as a poet. Ackmann follows Dickinson through her religious crisis while a student at Mount Holyoke, which prefigured her lifelong ambivalence towards organised religion and her deep, private spirituality. We see the poet through her exhilarating frenzy of composition, through which we come to understand her fiercely self-critical eye and her relationship with sister-in-law and first reader, Susan Dickinson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContrary to her reputation as a recluse, Dickinson makes the startling decision to ask a famous editor for advice, writes anguished letters to an unidentified \"Master,\" and maintains a lifelong friendship with writer Helen Hunt Jackson. At the peak of her literary productivity, she is seized with despair in confronting possible blindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUtilising thousands of archival letters and poems as well as never-before-seen photos, \u003cem\u003eThese Fevered Days\u003c\/em\u003e constructs a remarkable map of Emily Dickinson's inner life. Together, these ten days provide new insights into her wildly original poetry and render an \"enjoyable and absorbing\" (\u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e, Scott Bradfield) portrait of American literature's most enigmatic figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855892631788,"sku":"9780393867534","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5756223482328.jpg?v=1759282006"},{"product_id":"these-fevered-days-by-martha-ackmann-9780393609301","title":"These Fevered Days","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn August 3, 1845, young Emily Dickinson declared, \"All things are ready\" and with this resolute statement, her life as a poet began. Despite spending her days almost entirely \"at home\" (the occupation listed on her death certificate), Dickinson's interior world was extraordinary. She loved passionately, was hesitant about publication, embraced seclusion, and created 1,789 poems that she tucked into a dresser drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThese Fevered Days\u003c\/em\u003e, Martha Ackmann unravels the mysteries of Dickinson's life through ten decisive episodes that distill her evolution as a poet. Ackmann follows Dickinson through her religious crisis while a student at Mount Holyoke, which prefigured her lifelong ambivalence toward organised religion and her deep, private spirituality. We see the poet through her exhilarating frenzy of composition, through which we come to understand her fiercely self-critical eye and her relationship with sister-in-law and first reader, Susan Dickinson. Contrary to her reputation as a recluse, Dickinson makes the startling decision to ask a famous editor for advice, writes anguished letters to an unidentified \"Master,\" and keeps up a lifelong friendship with writer Helen Hunt Jackson. 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From her impoverished childhood in the Smoky Mountains to international stardom as a singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist, Dolly Parton has exceeded everyone's expectations except her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a time when the Beatles set the standard for contemporary music, Dolly appeared on a local country music television show that her high school classmates thought was pure cornpone. The day after her high school graduation, she boarded a bus for Nashville, but record executives turned her down. One said her voice sounded like a screech owl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Dolly finally got her foot in the door, her talent and focus catapulted her to the top of country charts, the pop world, and movie stardom. Yet her success came at a price. Shunned by many in Nashville who saw her ambition as a betrayal of her country music roots, Dolly became the target of death threats, lawsuits, and a judge who threatened to throw her in jail. She nearly collapsed on-stage and later succumbed to depression that pushed her to the brink, but she refused to be counted out and came back stronger than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping Dollywood, the amusement park that became the economic engine of East Tennessee, and founding the Imagination Library that provides free books to children around the world, her philanthropy to health organisations led to the creation of the Moderna COVID vaccine. She returned to her roots, recording bluegrass albums that became the most celebrated of her unparalleled 60-year career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAin't Nobody's Fool\u003c\/em\u003e is a deep dive into the social, historical, and personal forces that made Dolly Parton one of the most beloved and unifying figures in public life. It includes interviews with friends, family members, school mates, Nashville neighbours, members of her band, studio musicians, producers, and many others. 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