{"product_id":"messages-marshall-frank-9781456759711","title":"Messages: Short Stories for the Thoughtful","description":"* A cop's toughest Job? Nothing to do with crime. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Hubert Survives his first colonoscopy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* An old violinist's moment in Carnegie Hall \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* When is freedom, not freedom? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* There's more to being bullied. There's the bully. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Discovering a mother discovering a child \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* A tenacious child's search for love finds its reward \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese \"novelettes\" linger in the mind, each an exploration into human nature and human relationships: loss, tragedy, struggle, youth, old age, the gift of love, the denial of love. Make you think, they do. And more important, they make you feel. Don't miss it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-- Neal Stannard, Author, Radio News Anchor \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrank's vast experience in law enforcement and classical music elicit the full spectrum of emotions from readers; Joy, sorrow, resignation, regret, anger, desire. The stories are packed with believable, three-dimensional characters, not plastic heroes. A great collection for those who love short stories. Through them, Frank has provided that perfect combination of entertainment and something to ponder. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-- Lou Belcher, Editor of Florida Book News\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marshall Frank\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 145675971X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781456759711\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Authorhouse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/26\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.37d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshall Frank","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45896701739263,"sku":"9781456759711","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_366addd3-9bd8-4c28-b876-bf4720e4445d.jpg?v=1721372101","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/messages-marshall-frank-9781456759711","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}