{"title":"Rob Henderson","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the remarkable world of Rob Henderson, an author whose distinguished works capture the intricacies of life through personal narrative. Known for his engaging style, Henderson brings readers into the heart of his experiences, offering a profound look into the events that shape one's outlook and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes notable titles such as \u003cem\u003eTroubled\u003c\/em\u003e, where Henderson intricately weaves his own stories with broader themes that resonate with individuals from all walks of life. His books fall under the \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e category, providing more than just personal tales—they are windows into the human condition, filled with insights and reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHenderson's writing is not only educational but also heartfelt, making it an essential addition to any reader interested in exploring personal growth and understanding through the lens of another's journey. Discover the depths of his narratives and allow them to inspire and enlighten.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"troubled-by-rob-henderson-9781800753662","title":"Troubled","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMasterpiece\u003c\/em\u003e Evening Standard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFascinating\u003c\/em\u003e The Economist Best Titles of 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this vivid coming-of-age memoir, Rob Henderson recounts growing up in foster care, enlisting in the US Air Force, attending elite universities - and what he learnt from seeing life from both sides of the tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRob Henderson was born to a drug-addicted mother and a father he never met, ultimately shuttling between ten different foster homes in California. When he was adopted into a loving family, he hoped that life would finally be stable and safe. He was wrong: tragedy, poverty and violence marked his adolescent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn unflinching portrait of shattered families, desperation, and determination, \u003cem\u003eTroubled\u003c\/em\u003e recounts how Henderson eventually managed to find an escape route through the military, which led to an academic career at Yale and Cambridge. As he reflects on the fate of many of his friends - drugs, death, prison - Henderson never escapes the feeling of being on the outside looking in, or a sense that his academic achievements are hollow compared to the love and protection that comes from stable family life. He dissects the hypocrisies of contemporary social class and shows how the most privileged among us benefit from a set of 'luxury beliefs' that actively harm the most vulnerable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRave Reader Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEye-opening and heart-breaking\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInspiring\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncredible\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWow\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePowerful and thought-provoking\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846879105260,"sku":"9781800753662","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3636713482829.jpg?v=1758926290"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/rob-henderson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}