{"title":"Michael Zadoorian","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eMichael Zadoorian\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated author known for his insightful narratives and evocative storytelling. His books, including the well-received \u003cem\u003eThe Narcissism of Small Differences\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into themes of identity, relationships, and the human condition, leaving a lasting impact on readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Zadoorian has carved a niche in the world of general fiction with his unique voice and keen observations of everyday life. He captures the nuanced facets of ordinary people with extraordinary precision, blending humour and poignancy in his stories. His characters often embark on journeys of self-discovery, reflecting on the subtle complexities that shape human experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Zadoorian’s literary universe through our selection, and discover why he is hailed for his ability to bring out the beauty, struggle, and quirks of existence. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his work, you're sure to find his writing both heart-warming and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-narcissism-of-small-differences-by-michael-zadoorian-9781617758171","title":"The Narcissism of Small Differences","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[A] warm, surprisingly playful novel about middle-age crisis . . . Zadoorian's obvious affection for Detroit, along with his enthusiasm for his characters' pursuit of meaningful lives, makes this a very enjoyable read.\u003c\/em\u003e -\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoe Keen and Ana Urbanek have been a couple for a long time, with all the requisite lulls and temptations, yet they remain unmarried and without children, contrary to their Midwestern values (and parents' wishes). Now on the cusp of forty, they are both working at jobs that they're not even sure they believe in anymore, but with significantly varying returns. Ana is successful, Joe is floundering—both in limbo, caught somewhere between mainstream and alternative culture, sincerity and irony, achievement and arrested development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of bottomed-out 2009 Detroit, a once-great American city now in transition, part decaying and part striving to be reborn, \u003cem\u003eThe Narcissism of Small Differences\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of an aging creative class, doomed to ask the questions: Is it possible to outgrow irony? Does not having children make you one? Is there even such a thing as selling out anymore?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a comedy of manners, \u003cem\u003eThe Narcissism of Small Differences\u003c\/em\u003e is a comedy of compromise: the financial compromises we make to feed ourselves; the moral compromises that justify our questionable actions; the everyday compromises we all make just to survive in the world. Yet it’s also about the consequences of those compromises—and the people we become because of them—in our quest for a life that is our own and no one else's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853317820652,"sku":"9781617758171","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27343943482763.jpg?v=1759197313"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/michael-zadoorian.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}