{"product_id":"9780008321369","title":"The Personals","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Personals reveals how classified ads are not just a few commercial lines of text in print or online – they can be a treasure trove of fascinating human stories; stories of love, loss, loneliness, redemption and hope.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome people do Sudoku, others watch Netflix. Brian O’Connell loves the classified ads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an era of spin doctors and press releases, celebrities and social influencers, the classified ads can open a door into the lives of ordinary people with extraordinary stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat draws Brian to the classified ads are the intriguing human stories he finds there, the unexpected twists and turns, the personalities, the curious objects and the range of human experience waiting to be discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Personals is a diverse collection of compelling stories about the people and the lives behind the small ads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn The Personals, Brian O'Connell, a prize-winning author, delves into the world of classified ads, unearthing stories that are as diverse as they are compelling. From tales of hobbies turned into businesses, to the repurposing of antiques, this book is a treasure trove of human experiences and a testament to the power of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Sam Mcbride (Burned), Joe Schmidt (Ordinary Joe), and Mary Mcaleese (Here’s the Story).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian O’Connell, Read by Brian O’Connell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889169420437,"sku":"9780008321369","price":26.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008321369_85237f1e-12ac-4327-945b-5390ba395177.jpg?v=1776888464","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008321369","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}