{"product_id":"a-bookshop-of-ones-own-how-a-group-of-women-set-out-to-change-the-world","title":"A Bookshop of One's Own","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe captivating true story of an underdog business - a feminist bookshop founded in Thatcher's Britain - from a woman at the heart of the women's liberation movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Independent and Stylist Best Non-Fiction Book for 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat was it like to start a feminist bookshop, in an industry dominated by men? How could a lesbian thrive in Thatcher's time, with the government legislating to restrict her rights? How do you run a business when your real aim is to change the world?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Moon was the dream of three women - a bookshop with the mission to promote the work of female writers and create a much-needed safe space for any woman. Founded in 1980s London against a backdrop of homophobia and misogyny, it was a testament to the power of community, growing into Europe's biggest women's bookshop and hosting a constellation of literary stars from Margaret Atwood and Maya Angelou to Angela Carter. While contending with day-to-day struggles common to other booksellers, plus the additional burdens of misogyny and the occasional hate crime, Jane Cholmeley and her booksellers created a thriving business. But they also played a crucial and relatively unsung part in one the biggest social movements of our time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Bookshop of One's Own is a fascinating slice of social history from the heart of the women's liberation movement, from a true feminist and lesbian icon. Written with heart and humour, it reveals the struggle and joy that comes with starting an underdog business, while being a celebration of the power women have to change the narrative when they are the ones holding the pen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiography - Literature and Literary studies, Society and Social Sciences, Economics - Finance - Business and Management, Lifestyle - Hobbies and Leisure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJane Cholmeley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e384 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 222mm W: 141mm Spine: 36mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 460 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mudlark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44152254136470,"sku":"9780008651046","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/files\/jacket--58_b8e6dd98-1ffb-4b04-95fd-3b5a29ec8e98.jpg?v=1728359709","url":"https:\/\/www.tawabooksandpost.co.nz\/products\/a-bookshop-of-ones-own-how-a-group-of-women-set-out-to-change-the-world","provider":"Tawa Books \u0026 Post","version":"1.0","type":"link"}