{"product_id":"the-legendary-zippo-north-avenue-publishing-9798861443265","title":"The Legendary ZIPPO","description":"A Chicago native, Mike Matthews is known for weaving the intricacies of tragic love and desperate hope into a kaleidoscope of adult literature. For 30-years, Mike has memorialized the real events of people he has encountered during his many travels. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Legendary ZIPPO\u003c\/i\u003e is one such adventure that captures the uplifting story of one dad, on one day, told to his one son, by fellow Marines. Nothing can prepare you for the raw and revealing life lessons that are passed on in a legacy, shrouded in an American flag. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is a true story.\u003cbr\u003eOut of respect for the living, \u003cbr\u003ecertain names have been changed.\u003cbr\u003eOut of respect for the dead, \u003cbr\u003ethe events have not. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Writer: \u003c\/b\u003eWhile earning his creative writing degree at the University of Illinois, Mike Matthews was named a 1995 James Fellowship Semi-finalist for a Novel in Progress for his literary piece, \u003ci\u003eIn the Garden\u003c\/i\u003e. Since then, Mike has embraced his passion for combining creative fiction and non-fiction based on people he has encountered during his travels, and is known for weaving the intricacies of tragic love and desperate hope into a kaleidoscope of adult literature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Windy City Writers Club: \u003c\/b\u003e While in high school, Mike founded the original Windy City Writers Club in 1984 for the sole purpose of bringing together other writers committed to the craft. Today, there are over 30 WCWC nationwide that embrace their mission of discovering and developing talent through various writing contests and other services. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Publisher: \u003c\/b\u003eIn 2004, Mike lost a dear friend and an original WCWC member. Recognizing life is too short, Mike retired from corporate America and launched North Avenue Publishing. Since then, NAP has released a variety of anthologies composed of winning contest submissions and works by individuals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Philanthropist: \u003c\/b\u003e Aside from fees paid directly to NAP's nationwide network of editors, proceeds are often used to fund a variety of Young Author Contests. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Legacy: \u003c\/b\u003eNAP serves as the main conduit to the Windy City Writers Club legacy by printing limited runs of anthologies that are donated to libraries and shelters across the country. Each publication inscribed with the original motto, \u003cb\u003e\"Fear not for you are not alone, but are loved and understood as much as you love and understand.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ewww.NorthAvenuePublishing.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e North Avenue Publishing, Mike Matthews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8861443265\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798861443265\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/23\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.36d","brand":"North Avenue Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46465613201663,"sku":"9798861443265","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b131aa7b-da4c-449b-849e-bb6dcf949128.jpg?v=1736346773","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-legendary-zippo-north-avenue-publishing-9798861443265","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}