{"product_id":"life-be-there-at-ten-r-dean-johnson-9781583482322","title":"Life. Be There at Ten 'Til.: A Collection of Homegrown Wisdom","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith all the charm of Robert Fulghum ... Good advice for anyone, and Johnson's musings offer soothing companionship along the way.\"-\u003ci\u003eKirkus Discoveries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe accountable. Be responsible. Be on time. Or better yet, get there at ten 'til. You'll be all the wiser-and all the more content!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis funny, insightful, life-affirming collection uses everyday moments-from the tobacco fields of South Carolina to red-carpet premieres in Hollywood-to demonstrate the value of showing up early, holding yourself accountable, welcoming change, nourishing others, and being fully present and engaged with life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA native South Carolinian, R. Dean Johnson delivers homegrown wisdom that's unassuming, gracious, and utterly charming. His uplifting, down-home life lessons include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStop hiding behind answering machines, caller ID, and front-door peepholes: be there, and welcome the intrusion.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e'Honesty is a good policy. Sometimes it's just not the best one.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e'There's nothing like a good casserole to say, 'In time, you'll heal. But in the meantime, this will make you feel somewhat better.'\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e'As a fellow Husky-wearing southerner, I really relate to Dean's anecdotes. This book is filled with lessons to never forget.\"-\u003ci\u003eRyan Seacrest\u003c\/i\u003e, Host of \u003ci\u003eAmerican Idol\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Life. Be There at Ten 'Til is as refreshing as a glass of cold buttermilk sipped on the screened porch.\"-\u003ci\u003eCelia Rivenbark\u003c\/i\u003e, Author of \u003ci\u003eBless Your Heart, Tramp\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWe're Just Like You, Only Prettier\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e R. Dean Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1583482326\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781583482322\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/12\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.37d","brand":"R. Dean Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48445391569151,"sku":"9781583482322","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d3dd298c-8abb-47bb-951e-5d82e5794b24.jpg?v=1777218306","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/life-be-there-at-ten-r-dean-johnson-9781583482322","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}