{"title":"Martin Padgett","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Martin Padgett collection, where history and storytelling converge to bring forgotten tales to life. Martin Padgett is a celebrated author renowned for his meticulous research and captivating writing style. His work often delves into the intricacies of historical figures and events, offering readers a nuanced understanding of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Many Passions of Michael Hardwick\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies his ability to weave a compelling narrative with historical accuracy. Through his books, Padgett invites readers into a world where pivotal moments and personalities are re-examined with fresh perspectives, making history both engaging and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or simply someone who enjoys a well-told story, Martin Padgett's books provide a rich exploration of the past with a unique and insightful lens. Dive into his works to discover the complexities of history and the timeless passions that shape our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-many-passions-of-michael-hardwick-by-martin-padgett-9781324035411","title":"The Many Passions of Michael Hardwick","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a police officer stood at his bedroom door on August 3, 1982, Michael Hardwick had no idea that he would become an avatar of the gay rights movement. Arrested for sodomy, Hardwick sued for his right to privacy all the way to the Supreme Court, as the HIV\/AIDS epidemic spiralled. When he lost, his era-defining case inspired a half-million people to protest against the Court. Today \u003cem\u003eBowers v. Hardwick\u003c\/em\u003e continues to reverberate as the rights of privacy underpinning abortion, contraception, and same-sex relationships come under fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fiercely empathetic blend of biography and history, Martin Padgett tells the story of Hardwick's life—as a child of Stonewall, as an artist, and as one of thousands claimed by the epidemic. \u003cem\u003eThe Many Passions of Michael Hardwick\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the halting shifts of American sexual politics, poses urgent questions about the Supreme Court, and returns to Hardwick some of the humanity stolen from him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000794235116,"sku":"9781324035411","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3945b62265f2acee92d0593697ac8743.jpg?v=1763323285"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/martin-padgett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}