{"product_id":"the-book-of-longings","title":"The Book of Longings","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTHE \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eThe stunning bestseller about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Life of Bees\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Invention of Wings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Transporting, life-affirming, gripping. It is simply brilliant' Mel Giedroyc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Fascinating . . . Clever, rebellious Ana is a memorable character' \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Brilliant . . . Brava!' \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Book of Longings\u003c\/i\u003e by Sue Monk Kidd is an extraordinary and captivating tale set in the first century in Galilee, a time and place where women’s voices were rarely heard, let alone valued. In this masterful narrative, we meet Ana, a young woman born into an affluent family who yearns for a life bigger than what society dictates. Women's roles are confined to being daughters, then wives, but Ana defies the norms of her time. Educated against her mother’s wishes, she develops a passion for writing, fuelled by the stories and silenced voices of women around her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacing an unwanted arranged marriage to an elderly widower, Ana’s spirit is revived upon meeting a young, charismatic carpenter named Jesus. This chance encounter ignites a powerful new hope within her, hinting at a future beyond her wildest dreams. But Ana's journey is far from a simplistic love story. Sue Monk Kidd weaves a profound narrative exploring Ana's path as she seeks her own destiny amidst the joys and tragedies that life brings. Alongside her personal evolution, the friendships she forges with other women become an essential part of her resilience and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Book of Longings\u003c\/i\u003e is not just a historical novel, but an exquisite tale of ambition, persistence, and the unshakeable force of women determined to shape their own destinies. It is a passionate call to the silenced voices of past and present, reflecting on the power within every woman to impact the world around her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'One of my favourites' Alicia Keys\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'I kept having to close this novel and breathe deeply, again and again . . . It is a true masterpiece' Glennon Doyle, author of \u003ci\u003eUntamed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Unleashes the reader's imagination with glorious evocations of extraordinary times and places, allowing our minds to roam . . . Original, challenging, beautiful' Adele Parks, \u003ci\u003ePlatinum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Compelling . . . Ana is a truly wonderful character, strong and inspiring, and her life story so captivating that it swept me along' \u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'This moving novel by bestselling author Sue Monk Kidd persuasively imagines the marriage between a brilliant young woman and Jesus' \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Incredible . . . A story which is full of humanity, love and tenderness - and one which touched me deeply.' \u003ci\u003eBrown Flopsy's Book Bureau\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'The way that \u003ci\u003eHamnet\u003c\/i\u003e gave a voice to Shakespeare's wife, this does the same for Ana . . . One of the greats for historical fiction' \u003ci\u003eBooks by Bindu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003e'Not a day has passed since I finished reading it that I have not thought about Ana, her story, and the beautiful lyrical words Sue has written' \u003ci\u003eTheFallenLibrarian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003e'I loved it. I loved the feminist theme, I loved the language and I loved the imagery of putting voice to your longings and then giving birth to them. Just fab' \u003ci\u003eBetweenMyLines\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45713502601452,"sku":"9781472232519","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781472232519_1dd77104-11ee-4502-81ec-f1847d823430.jpg?v=1738112421","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/the-book-of-longings","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}