{"product_id":"the-man-the-myth-the-chris-orcutt-9780692205402","title":"The Man, the Myth, the Legend","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Chris Orcutt serves up a deliciously cheeky and ironic collection of short stories that offer glimpses into the perilous lives of ten men from vastly different walks of life and eras.\"*\u003c\/i\u003e An IndieReader Best Book of 2013.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the emotionally poignant to the outrageously humorous, this varied collection of stories dramatizes the lives of a wide range of fascinating men including\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Last Great White Hunter...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003elearns that on the African savanna, the most dangerous predator is Woman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bootlegger...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003egoes to extraordinary lengths to provide for his family during the Great Depression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Speechwriter...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003econtends with something all men have since the beginning of time--gut-wrenching temptation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Dogcatcher...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eearns his living finding the lost dogs of uber-wealthy clients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Civil War General...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ereveals the pitiful but hilarious depths of his own self-deception.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrimming with action-adventure, ample humor, and clean, picturesque writing, The Man, The Myth, The Legend combines the compelling narrative drive of great movies (\"What happens next?\") with the gemlike beauty of the short story form. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders Say\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Chris Orcutt's writing is a surprise at every turn of the page. The writing is impeccable and filled with underlying humor and wit.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I would recommend The Man, The Myth, The Legend to anyone who enjoys suspense, romance, intrigue and humor. So, pretty much anyone.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Orcutt's glib use of language and deft ability to switch into multifarious voices and writing styles captures the nuances of time, setting and mentality of each protagonist...making each story unique, engaging and insightful.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I absolutely loved this collection of short stories. Each story is unique and has a different feel to it. I personally loved the story 'Seven Whole Grains on a Mission.' It's just incredibly clever and made me laugh out loud through the entire thing.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Again, I was thoroughly engaged in Chris's beautiful use of our language.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Let this book take you away from the ordinary and whisk you away to other worlds of interesting lives. You'll find yourself engrossed in every chapter, thinking about the stories you've read days later.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is like a mahogany box of sample liquors and cigar on the side, each bottle providing a new flavor and a memorable aftertaste.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chris Orcutt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0692205403\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780692205402\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Have Pen, Will Travel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/25\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.46d","brand":"Chris Orcutt","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44790051963135,"sku":"9780692205402","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_68b4baf0-43cc-4399-8f98-bd9fb4eaf89b.jpg?v=1707287818","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-man-the-myth-the-chris-orcutt-9780692205402","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}