{"product_id":"a-fine-grocer-of-woodstock-the-woodstock-tales-9781648718687","title":"A Fine Grocer of Woodstock: The Woodstock Tales","description":"\u003cp\u003e Opportunity comes knocking at John and Ida Wienke's door on New Year's Day, 1904, but they don't understand the havoc that rap will bring to their family life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e With the birth of their daughter Helen, Ida and John are building a happy life in Woodstock, Illinois. Even when Ida is diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening condition, John continues to work long hours at the Typewriter factory, so he can pursue the goal of being a fine grocer of Woodstock. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In Racine, Wisconsin, when Ida's sister, Clara Doering, begins a career as an investigative reporter, she must navigate gender stereotypes and the many amorous men of the city; her motto being \"Pursue the Truth.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e All bets are off when John's brother, Bob, sets his sights on making a bundle from an assured World Series win for his beloved Cubs even after promising his gambling days are over. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the second book of the Woodstock Tales, the Wienke and Doering families must face life's trials and tribulations bringing both celebration and heartbreak during the years 1904-1907.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCissna, Sally:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Sally Cissna retired from teaching five years ago, moved to Oshkosh, WI where she began to write about her family. The Woodstock Tales are the result of that effort. She lives with her spouse, Rebecca, a little Borky (Bichon\/Yorkie) pup named Maggie May, and cats, Clara and Duke. She enjoys ancestry, Facebook, travel, and a good cocktail now and again.","brand":"Sulu Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50444767330578,"sku":"9781648718687","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9db5be74-13b4-413f-8d68-1cf0f5716392.jpg?v=1729689077","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-fine-grocer-of-woodstock-the-woodstock-tales-9781648718687","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}