{"product_id":"stories-from-the-heartland-to-the-pacific-9780999742501","title":"Stories from the Heartland to the Pacific","description":"\u003cp\u003eBORN AND RAISED IN THE HEART OF IOWA, Judy Vasos\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ebuilt a life that eventually led her across the country to the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacific shores of Oakland, California. In her poignant memoir, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStories from the Heartland to the Pacific, she invites you on a\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ejourney through the landscapes of her past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for the humorous and the heartbreaking, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVasos shares a tapestry of short stories that capture the essence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof everyday life. From the vivid memories of a Midwestern\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003echildhood and the ache of first love, to the profound influence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof her grandfather, a mother's silent struggles with depression, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand the stark reality of a cancer diagnosis, she navigates the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehuman experience with a captivating blend of wit and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will find themselves drawn into the author's world, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewhere even the simplest moments are rich with meaning. With\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea style reminiscent of Elizabeth Strout, these slice-of-life observations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewill resonate long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVasos, Judy A.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Judy A. Vasos is a historical detective who lives in Oakland, California, with her husband, Tony Baczewski. Judy's years of experience with social work, freelance writing, and the creation of unique family history books led to a deep appreciation and love of stories. Her experience growing up in Iowa surrounded by a large extendedfamily of aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents, and her eventual move toCalifornia, along with the challenges of recreating herself there, led to a rich supply of material to write and tell stories.","brand":"Pen Stroke Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51734829760786,"sku":"9780999742501","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7313b2c2-d30f-404e-b1c2-914173811bd3.jpg?v=1763488857","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/stories-from-the-heartland-to-the-pacific-9780999742501","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}