{"product_id":"sticks-in-a-bundle-pat-spencer-9798991309622","title":"Sticks in a Bundle: The Early Years","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Absolutely stunning.\" -The Bookouture Team.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A richly told story, vivid and unique.\" -The Booklife Prize.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the middle daughter in a family of Xhosa, Zulu, and Dutch descent, Eshile Mthembu's life celebrates the strength and resilience of the human spirit. She lives in a Soweto shanty under South Africa's apartheid rule, a policy designed to squash her dreams and control every aspect of her life. Her story reveals a history of racial injustice many know little about, as experienced by a young woman trying to understand it herself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite cultural, religious, and linguistic differences, Eshile's family bases their love and strength on the African proverb: \u003cem\u003eSticks in a bundle are unbreakable\u003c\/em\u003e. But when a stranger from afar offers an unexpected opportunity, Eshile must decide whether to secure her family bonds or embrace the promise of a better life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of coming-of-age novels illuminating the human condition through characters of disparate backgrounds such as \u003cem\u003eDemon Copperhead, American Dirt, and Vera: The Novel\u003c\/em\u003e are drawn to the tumultuous and inspiring life of Eshile Mthembu. Immerse yourself in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSticks in a Bundle: The Early Years, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e the first book of this poignant and gripping trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Pat Spencer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798991309622\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Seaside Writers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/05\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 254\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d","brand":"Pat Spencer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46465690501375,"sku":"9798991309622","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_85df70c7-a1a4-4fec-b253-d44e7d5b24c6.jpg?v=1736346996","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sticks-in-a-bundle-pat-spencer-9798991309622","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}