{"product_id":"in-the-beginning-paperback-1","title":"In the Beginning - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSimon Edge\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sharp and witty satire skewering modern social and political absurdities.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Tara Farrier returns to the UK after years as an aid worker, she's unprepared for the cultural battles raging at her new think tank. A simple comment about volcanoes lands her in hot water, branded a 'Yerf' - a Young Earth Rejecting Fascist. Now, she must navigate the minefield of \u003cb\u003ecancel culture\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003esocial media manipulation\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003egender identity politics\u003c\/b\u003e, all while trying to make sense of a world turned upside down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eThe End of the World is Flat\u003c\/i\u003e, this \u003cb\u003ehumorous\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ethought-provoking\u003c\/b\u003e novel explores the power of belief, the search for truth, and the courage to resist prevailing madness. Perfect for readers seeking \u003cb\u003esatirical fiction\u003c\/b\u003e that fearlessly tackles today's most divisive issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Edge\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Chester and read philosophy at Cambridge University. He was editor of the pioneering London paper\u003ci\u003e Capital Gay\u003c\/i\u003e before becoming a gossip columnist on the \u003ci\u003eEvening Standard \u003c\/i\u003eand then a feature writer on the \u003ci\u003eDaily Express\u003c\/i\u003e, where he was also a theatre critic for many years. He has an MA in Creative Writing from City University, London, where he also taught literary criticism. He is the author of four novels: \u003ci\u003e The Hopkins Conundrum\u003c\/i\u003e, longlisted for the Waverton Good Read Award, \u003ci\u003e The Hurtle of Hell, A Right Royal Face-Off, Anyone for Edmund\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe End of the World Is Flat.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.01 x 7.96 x 4.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 08, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50331538129133,"sku":"9781785633546","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/8ATDnDBbq-9781785633546.webp?v=1784957184","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/in-the-beginning-paperback-1","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}