{"product_id":"2026200006791-secondhand-the-second-step","title":"The Second Step","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition\u003cbr\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: Pages clean and bright.Binding tight. Usual aging. Good copy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this evocative novel, Betty Collins explores the complex journey of personal growth and the breaking of generational cycles. The story delves into the intricate emotional ties between parents and children, illustrating the moment a young person must finally step into true maturity. It presents the poignant realization that the first step into adulthood involves the ties we share with our parents, but the second, more difficult step occurs when we must learn to cut those same \"incestuous\" emotional ties with our own children to allow them their own freedom.\n\nSet against a backdrop of domestic life and evolving social expectations, the narrative captures the internal struggles of characters grappling with their identities and their roles within a family unit. Collins writes with a deep sensitivity to the psychological burdens of love and the necessity of detachment for the sake of survival. This work serves as a moving follow-up to her previous themes, offering a sharp, unsentimental look at the resilience required to navigate the transitions of life. It is a vital piece of Australian fiction that remains a profound study of the human heart and the universal challenge of letting go.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48810585719003,"sku":"2026200006791-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/f1556859-e4bd-45f9-8c75-ecadfb0e1aab.png?v=1779805566","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200006791-secondhand-the-second-step","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}