{"product_id":"kernels-stories-9781734494341","title":"Kernels: Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo read these stories is to discover how unexpected ordinary life can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis debut collection of short stories by author Mary Behan showcases her relentless curiosity and insight into the human condition, and displays her considerable talent for evoking an emotional reaction in the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn settings ranging from Ireland to Iowa, from Norway to New York and beyond, her characters embark on journeys that leave them indelibly changed. These are tales of loss and pleasure, of poignant relationships and chance encounters. Reading Kernels,  one experiences heart wrenching moments of sorrow intertwined with unexpected surprises of joy and comfort. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBehan, Mary:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - MARY BEHAN was formerly a professor of neuroscience. Now retired, she devotes her time to writing fiction, memoir, and short stories. Her first book, Abbey Girls, is a memoir she wrote with her sister, Valerie Behan, about their childhood in Ireland. Her first novel, A Measured Thread, set in Wisconsin and Ireland, was named a Top 100 Indie Book in 2020 as well as a Silver Medal winner in the eLit Book Awards. The String of Pearls was previously published in the Irish literary journal, Crossways. Mary lives with her husband in the Driftless Area of southwest Wisconsin. Visit her at mvbehan.com.","brand":"Laurence Gate Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50862190428434,"sku":"9781734494341","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_be152496-86cc-4482-ba3c-805baf9a8a12.jpg?v=1737616172","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/kernels-stories-9781734494341","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}