{"product_id":"2026100010939-secondhand-a-light-that-shone-a-portrait-of-j-a-l-gunn","title":"A Light That Shone: A Portrait Of J. A. L. Gunn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn A Light That Shone: A Portrait of J. A. L. Gunn, Dorothy Ruth Gunn presents an intimate and affectionate tribute to a man whose life left an indelible mark on those who knew him — a portrait that captures both the private individual and the public figure in equal measure. With warmth and careful attention to detail, the narrative chronicles the life and legacy of J. A. L. Gunn, illuminating his character, his contributions, and the world he inhabited through the eyes of someone who knew him deeply.\n\nDorothy Ruth Gunn writes with the authority of personal knowledge, weaving together memory, anecdote, and historical context to produce a biography that transcends mere hagiography and instead offers a genuinely rounded human portrait. Published by The Jacaranda Press — an imprint long associated with Australian cultural and historical literature — this volume stands as a testament to the enduring power of biography to preserve lives that might otherwise fade from collective memory. Who was J. A. L. Gunn, and why did his light shine so brightly? The answers within will linger long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50572678201563,"sku":"2026100010939-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/ec571d77-7fa9-4bef-bf71-c91078f0dcd5.png?v=1791167246","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100010939-secondhand-a-light-that-shone-a-portrait-of-j-a-l-gunn","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}