{"title":"Megan Maurice","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Megan Maurice, a talented author known for her insightful and engaging works in the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e genre. Megan Maurice effortlessly brings true stories to life, allowing readers to connect with the intricate details and personal experiences shared throughout her books. Each narrative is carefully crafted to offer a glimpse into extraordinary lives, making the reading experience both educational and heartfelt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works are \u003cem\u003eFair Game\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLife Goes On\u003c\/em\u003e, two compelling books that showcase her skill in intertwining personal anecdotes with broader cultural and social themes. \u003cem\u003eFair Game\u003c\/em\u003e is a vivid exploration of the triumphs and challenges faced by individuals who have stood up for fairness and integrity. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eLife Goes On\u003c\/em\u003e provides an intimate look at the resilience and growth that occur in the face of life's inevitable changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time fan of biographies or new to the genre, the inspiring stories told by Megan Maurice offer a profound and engaging insight into the human condition. Her books are perfect for readers seeking authentic stories that resonate on a personal level. Dive into her works today and discover the power of real-life narratives that inspire and enlighten.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fair-game-by-alex-blackwell-9780733648281","title":"Fair Game","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlex Blackwell lived and breathed our national sport of cricket for thirty years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting as a kid, she spent her childhood and teen years on the field with her identical twin, Kate, who was equally devoted to the bat and ball. While both sisters went on to represent Australia, Alex built a 15-year career in the green and gold, eventually rising to the captaincy, notching up an eye-watering list of sporting achievements and etching her name into cricket's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut life off the field brought challenges of its own. From her professional debut, Alex was unafraid to call out hypocrisy and go into battle against the traditional hierarchies of the game. Speaking out and becoming a passionate advocate for women and LGBTQI people in sport won her many fans and much respect, but it didn't come without a price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFair Game\u003c\/em\u003e is the unmissable account of life and leadership inside Australia's most loved sporting team, told by one of its most capped players of all time. This is the story of the sacrifices and victories, the extreme highs and devastating lows, that come with playing sport at the highest level, and of what it takes to be truly courageous on and off the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843529134316,"sku":"9780733648281","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5183103482449.jpg?v=1758802187"},{"product_id":"life-goes-on-by-megan-maurice-9780733650864","title":"Life Goes On","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSimply surviving trauma - whether it be illness, abuse, grief, a family tragedy or any kind - takes everything we have. But what happens after, when you realise that \u003ci\u003esurviving survival\u003c\/i\u003e might be harder still?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life. It goes on.'\u003c\/i\u003e These words from Robert Frost, which Megan Maurice first read as a teenager, became the only way for her to make sense of what came after she endured and survived treatment for cancer, which was traumatic and life-changing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter facing her mortality, and all the fear that brought not just for her but for her young daughter, Megan discovered that once the momentum of pure survival was gone, she had to deal with its aftermath - and there were no tools for that. No guidelines, no rule books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat she wanted to know was if she was meant to go on, \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e did she go on? The world around her had not changed, even if she had. There just didn't seem to be a place for her, so she made one. She went on to research trauma and recovery, and discuss lived experiences with many survivors - how they faced their darkest days and greatest worries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMegan has written the very manual she needed but couldn't find, and in the process has created a moving and illuminating portrait of not only the hardship of survival but its beauty too. For, when life goes on, there is so much to live for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A hugely compassionate book. Maurice writes with extraordinary beauty and clarity about the less explored side of getting on with things.' Anna Spargo-Ryan, author of \u003ci\u003eA Kind of Magic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLife Goes On\u003c\/i\u003e is a thoughtful, clear-eyed examination of the aftermath of trauma. It is deeply personal and incredibly relatable. 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