{"product_id":"stories-from-the-heartland-to-the-pacific","title":"Stories from the Heartland to the Pacific","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Judy A. Vasos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint Length: 142 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBORN AND RAISED IN THE HEART OF IOWA, Judy Vasos built a life that eventually led her across the country to the Pacific shores of Oakland, California. In her poignant memoir, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eStories from the Heartland to the Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, she invites you on a journey through the landscapes of her past and present. With a keen eye for the humorous and the heartbreaking,\u003cbr\u003eVasos shares a tapestry of short stories that capture the essence of everyday life. From the vivid memories of a Midwestern childhood and the ache of first love, to the profound influence of her grandfather, a mother’s silent struggles with depression, and the stark reality of a cancer diagnosis, she navigates the human experience with a captivating blend of wit and warmth. Readers will find themselves drawn into the author’s world,where even the simplest moments are rich with meaning. With a style reminiscent of Elizabeth Strout, these slice-of-life observations will resonate long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Books and Bakery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52870806896925,"sku":null,"price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/1848\/0067\/files\/FullSizeRender_77d14676-81cf-4271-9b82-0248e929bd5a.jpg?v=1788816609","url":"https:\/\/booksnbakery.com\/products\/stories-from-the-heartland-to-the-pacific","provider":"Books and Bakery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}