{"product_id":"2026200006738-secondhand-the-hard-way","title":"The Hard Way","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Jacket protected by mylar sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrank Hardy's The Hard Way is a gritty, semi-autobiographical work that chronicles the author's turbulent journey through the Australian working-class landscape, blending sharp social commentary with raw personal narrative. Hardy, a committed communist and provocateur, presents an unflinching account of the struggles faced by ordinary Australians, illustrating the deep tensions between class, power, and identity in mid-twentieth-century society. Written with the same combative spirit that defined his landmark novel Power Without Glory, this work argues passionately for the dignity of the working man while exposing the hypocrisies of the establishment. Hardy's prose is direct and uncompromising, carrying the unmistakable voice of a writer who lived the experiences he describes rather than merely observed them. A vital document of Australian literary and political history, it stands as a testament to Hardy's lifelong dedication to social justice and radical storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48810571563227,"sku":"2026200006738-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/3e709310-f533-467e-96df-97a887f8db66.png?v=1779805399","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200006738-secondhand-the-hard-way","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}