{"product_id":"the-astonishing-thing-paperback","title":"The Astonishing Thing - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSandi Ward\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn her inventive, sometimes bittersweet, ultimately uplifting debut, Sandi Ward draws readers into one extraordinary cat's quest to make sense of her world, illuminating the limits and mysterious depths of love . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pet owners know that a cat's loyalty is not easily earned. Boo, a resourceful young feline with a keen eye and inquiring mind, has nonetheless grown intensely devoted to her human companion, Carrie. Several days ago, Carrie--or Mother, as Boo calls her--suddenly went away, leaving her family, including Boo, in disarray. Carrie's husband, Tommy, is distant and distracted even as he does his best to care for Boo's human siblings, especially baby Finn. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Boo worries about who will fill her food dish, and provide a warm lap to nestle into.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eMore pressing still, she's trying to uncover the complicated truth about \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e Carrie left. Though frequently mystified by human behavior, Boo is sure that Carrie once cared passionately for Tommy and adores her children, even the non-feline ones. But she also sees it may not be enough to make things right. Perhaps only a cat--a wise, observant, very determined cat--can do that . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Wonderfully tender and insightful, \u003ci\u003eThe Astonishing Thing\u003c\/i\u003e explores the intricacies of marriage and family through an unforgettable perspective at the center of it all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"A beautiful and touching look into the intricacies of marriage and family life, all seen through the loving and unique perspective of the family pet.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Modern Cat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSandi Ward\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Astonishing Thing \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSomething Worth Saving\u003c\/i\u003e. She received her MA in Creative Writing from NYU and is a copywriter at an advertising agency. Sandi grew up in New England and now lives on the Jersey Shore with her husband, teenagers, dog, and a big black cat named Winnie. Visit Sandi at sandiwardbooks.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42693328994367,"sku":"9781496711113","price":19.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/8b27cfe1801963da70cc56447a58d93d.webp?v=1764998571","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-astonishing-thing-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}