{"product_id":"everything-is-beautiful-and-everything-hurts","title":"Everything is Beautiful and Everything Hurts","description":"\u003cp data-v-2b6daa75=\"\" class=\"product-keynote\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stunning debut novel by the winner of the Allen \u0026amp; Unwin Commercial Fiction Prize. If you loved \u003ci\u003eLessons in Chemistry \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eEleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine,\u003c\/i\u003e you will adore \u003ci\u003eEverything is Beautiful and Everything Hurts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-2b6daa75=\"\" class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e'\u003c\/i\u003eEverything is Beautiful and Everything Hurts\u003ci\u003e plunges the reader into the gruelling world of the long distance runner — every pleasure, every pain. Shapiro deftly weaves the coming-of-age story of Mickey Bloom into a gripping account of adult Bloom running the Auckland Marathon. This is compelling storytelling that exposes the sacrifices — physical and emotional — demanded of our sporting elite. Chilling, yet ultimately heartwarming, it celebrates success without flinching from staring down its brutal costs. A sophisticated debut that will capture the racing hearts of its readers.\u003c\/i\u003e' - Sue Orr, \u003ci\u003eLoop Tracks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Josie Shapiro's accomplished debut novel has the compulsive forward motion of a world-class race. You don't have to be a runner to get the high, just read this book!\" -\u003c\/i\u003e Kirsten McDougall,\u003ci\u003e She's a Killer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMickey Bloom: five foot tall, dyslexic, and bullied at school. Mickey knows she's nothing special. Until one day, she discovers running.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMickey's new-found talent makes her realise she's everything she thought she wasn't – powerful, strong and special. But her success comes at a cost, and the relentless training and pressure to win leaves Mickey broken, her dream in tatters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYears later, when Mickey is working in a dead-end job with a drop-kick boyfriend, her mother becomes seriously ill. After nursing her, Mickey realises the only way she can overcome her grief – and find herself – is to run again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA chance encounter with a stranger sees Mickey re-ignite her dreams. The two women form an unbreakable bond, as Mickey is shown what it means to run in the right direction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn unforgettable debut novel about change, family and grit, and what it takes to achieve your dreams.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41060075274274,"sku":"9781991006448","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0052\/0785\/1042\/products\/Copy-of-Book-Template-1711.jpg?v=1684893392","url":"https:\/\/petronella.pro\/products\/everything-is-beautiful-and-everything-hurts","provider":"Petronella's Gallery and Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}