{"product_id":"the-time-bomb-in-the-paul-john-hausleben-9780988633605","title":"The Time Bomb In The Cupboard and Other Adventures of Harry and Paul","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe 1970s! Nostalgia from a beloved era! A cult classic! New Jersey!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA New Jersey guy named Bruce captures the real New Jersey with music and lyrics. Some guy from Paterson, New Jersey, named Paul captures the real New Jersey in books, stories, and words! Here it is! The original cult classic that began a nostalgic revolution and first introduced the characters of Harry M. Redmond Jr. and his faithful friend, Paul John Henson to the world. \u003ci\u003eThe Time Bomb in The Cupboard, and Other Adventures of Harry and Paul\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book in the adventure series and it is a compilation of three stories, which detail the special friendship of two boyhood friends growing up in the 1970s in and around Paterson in northern New Jersey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Time Bomb in The Cupboard\u003c\/b\u003e is a story nestled within the Christmas season, and while it is not an actual holiday story; Christmas is central to the theme of the storyline. When the fun-loving and jovial Ronnie \"Ronzo\" Boatmann concocts an extra powerful version of his famous holiday moonshine and the Redmond family, friends, and the old neighborhood assault Christmas Tree Mountain for their yearly \"cutting down the Christmas tree\" adventure, then the fun begins. In the midst of the quest for perfect Christmas trees, Ronzo uncorks his volatile mixture, and the old neighborhood might never be the same! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarry's Resort\u003c\/b\u003e perfectly captures the essence of the old neighborhood and the amazing variety of people and personalities that live in old American urban cities. The story also captures what it means to live simply and within humble surroundings. When the fun-loving, jovial, and legendary Mr. Redmond decides to replace his old aboveground swimming pool in his city lot backyard, the decision creates a resort haven within the gritty urban neighborhood. What happens to the new pool becomes a hilarious romp through a very special time with some very special people. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Eye of the Tiger\u003c\/b\u003e is what the author describes as, \"His best and most authentic storytelling.\" When the bombastic, woman-crazy, teenage Harry M. Redmond Jr. is caught two-timing his steady girlfriend, Harry whips up a wild plan to win her love back. He sucks his conservative best friend, Paul John Henson, into the mix and into the plans, as Harry enters a roller-skating marathon to raise money for charity and to impress his true love. What begins as a plan to regain her love slowly evolves into something very different and special, and what happens next is emotional, profound, and truly unforgettable. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book contains the original versions of the three classic stories, with minimal editing and revisions in order to capture the true spirit and authentic style of how the author wrote them originally. The stories will transport the reader back in time, to an era in which life was simple, it was hard, but in many ways, it was authentic and very honest. The author magically weaves a depiction of when families, friends, and neighborhoods bonded together, and life was not filled with technology and gadgets, but it was filled with simple joys that created memories that lasted a lifetime. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book overflows with nostalgic views back in time, spoofs that poke fun at the 1970s, as well as New Jersey life. The stories depict not only hilarious, unusual and outlandish situations, but the stories and characters will warm your heart and touch your soul. Grab your copy today! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul John Hausleben\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0988633604\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780988633605\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul John Hausleben\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/28\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.72lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d","brand":"Paul John Hausleben","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49082456408319,"sku":"9780988633605","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-time-bomb-in-the-paul-john-hausleben-9780988633605","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}