{"product_id":"barred-derek-ogorman-9781958139226","title":"Barred: Short Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection of short stories presents a varied cast of protagonists, some hardened by life and some still vulnerable. The stories explore how fate can shape the path of life-life's ups and downs, peaks, troughs, and redemptive moments. The dreamers in these stories look to forge better lives for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is Sean, the failed student in \"Barred,\" who sees himself as a victim and whose self-indulgence and rage in response to rejection leads to serious consequences for those around him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEamon and Sarah, in \"While Maintaining Social Distancing,\" form their unlikely connection against the backdrop of a pandemic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The Blue Line\" has Clare as it's hero, a mother taking stock of her own life on a train journey following the death of her brother in America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is also Daniel, a young inmate in \"Winged,\" struggling to survive in an unrelenting and uncompromising world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe factory floor workers in \"Dreamers\" are trying to establish futures for themselves in 1940's Ireland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A Family Affair\" explores the life of a Cork family from three different perspectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are just a snapshot of the dreamers contained in this collection. Dip in and allow yourself to be transported, moved, and inspired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Derek O'Gorman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 195813922X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781958139226\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Riversong Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 186\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.43d","brand":"Derek O'Gorman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49165891502335,"sku":"9781958139226","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/barred-derek-ogorman-9781958139226","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}