{"product_id":"the-children-act-1","title":"The Children Act by Ian McEwan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"55\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eThe Children Act\u003c\/em\u003e (published in 2014) is a compelling novel that explores the intersection of law, morality, and personal life through the lens of a High Court judge, Fiona Maye. Fiona is a highly respected family court judge in London, faced with complex and emotionally charged cases involving children. The story centers on one particularly challenging case: a 17-year-old boy named Adam who is diagnosed with leukemia but refuses a life-saving blood transfusion due to his religious beliefs as a Jehovah’s Witness. As Fiona navigates the ethical and legal dilemmas of the case, she is also confronted with tensions in her own personal life, including the strain in her marriage. McEwan masterfully examines themes of duty, compassion, and the human consequences of legal decisions, blending legal drama with deep psychological insight. The novel is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant, highlighting the delicate balance between law, ethics, and personal conscience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1844\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIan McEwan\u003c\/strong\u003e (born 21 June 1948) is a distinguished English novelist and screenwriter, renowned for his literary craftsmanship and exploration of complex moral and psychological themes. Born in Aldershot, England, McEwan studied English at the University of Sussex and later at the University of East Anglia. He has authored numerous acclaimed novels, including \u003cem data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eAtonement\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eAmsterdam\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eEnduring Love\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eSaturday\u003c\/em\u003e, many of which have won prestigious awards such as the Booker Prize. His writing is celebrated for its meticulous prose, deep character studies, and engagement with ethical and social issues. McEwan’s works have been adapted into films and plays, earning him international recognition as one of the leading contemporary novelists of his generation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44272713007361,"sku":"2TCKN2FB5-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/9780099599630.jpg?v=1671192110","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-children-act-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}