{"product_id":"the-brooklyn-wager-jack-honig-9798632859226","title":"The Brooklyn Wager: Betting on Harvard","description":"A high school valedictorian from Brooklyn. A dream of attending Harvard University that is dashed by circumstances beyond his control. His future shattered as he loses everything he ever wanted... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnless . . . now is his chance to regain his dream, with the bet of a lifetime. If he can somehow earn $10,000 by the end of the summer, he may still have this golden opportunity to go to Harvard. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis tale demonstrates the obstacles he faces, and how far he is willing to go to earn the money to achieve his dream. It is a test of character for Anthony Galiano - one with ups and downs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe faces challenges from all directions as he works to make his dream come true. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat about the budding relationship with his girlfriend? Is he willing to sacrifice for the cause? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIs his weird grandfather going to thwart his goal, or help him along the way? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd even if he somehow succeeds in raising the cash, will his father honor the bet he made with his son and give up the treasured classic corvette he has spent years restoring? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd how many appearances will former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani make in this story? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut the larger question remains: \u003c\/b\u003e How would YOU handle this challenging situation if YOU were the one in Anthony's shoes? Hmm? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLeaving Brooklyn . . . Fuhgeddaboudit! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I know in my heart that man is good. \u003cbr\u003eThat what is right will always eventually triumph. \u003cbr\u003eAnd there's purpose and worth to each and every life.\" \u003cbr\u003e-Ronald Wilson Reagan \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis delightful story features scores of quotations from the late president, Ronald Reagan. It also includes numerous songs and poems written by the author, featured after each chapter and throughout the book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJack Honig is a JEOPARDY! Champion and long time philanthropist. He is a self-described wordsmith and humorist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jack Honig\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798632859226\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/30\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 188\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.43d","brand":"Jack Honig","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48851738886399,"sku":"9798632859226","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-brooklyn-wager-jack-honig-9798632859226","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}