{"product_id":"donut-holes-for-the-soul-recollections-musings-and-missives-from-the-dooryard-9781684752485","title":"Donut Holes for the Soul: Recollections, Musings, and Missives from the Dooryard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake a nostalgic journey through the joys of everyday life with Erma Bombeck Award-winner Tim Cotton.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eDonut Holes for the Soul\u003c\/i\u003e, Cotton weaves together a collection of essays that celebrate simple pleasures, timeless friendships, and the enduring bonds of family and community. From the familiar sounds of a screen door on a warm summer day to lessons learned from helping his mother move, Cotton's stories evoke laughter, warmth, and a sense of home. \u003cp\u003e Readers will find heartfelt tales of unexpected kindness, like a helpful neighbor who goes above and beyond, a chance encounter that sparks redemption, and reflections on fatherhood sparked by a classic car. Cotton's relaxed, conversational style makes each story feel like a chat with a trusted friend, offering humor and hope in equal measure. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e With vivid anecdotes that capture everything from road trips and roadside chats to the charm of a well-worn flannel shirt, \u003ci\u003eDonut Holes for the Soul\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers to slow down, reminisce, and find joy in the small things that make life big. Perfect for fans of Erma Bombeck and Mitch Albom, this collection is a comforting escape for anyone who longs for a simpler time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimothy Cotton \u003c\/b\u003eretired a lieutenant from a long career with the Bangor (Maine) Police Department. He is the author of the best-selling \u003ci\u003eGot Warrants? \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Detective in the Dooryard \u003c\/i\u003eand is a recipient of the Erma Bombeck Award for humor. His writing has been published in a number of newspapers, magazines, and websites--most recently CarTalk.com and the \u003ci\u003eBangor Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e, and the uniform company Blauer also posts a regular podcast narrated by Cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Down East Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51324626338066,"sku":"9781684752485","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c3d75503-b8fa-4778-8a5e-610fa303092f.jpg?v=1748689571","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/donut-holes-for-the-soul-recollections-musings-and-missives-from-the-dooryard-9781684752485","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}