{"product_id":"48-and-counting-a-story-of-money-love-and-bicycling-9781478392132","title":"48 and Counting: A Story of Money, Love and Bicycling","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jonathan Clements\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Sports\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Although this is his first novel, Jonathan Clements's long practice writing the personal-finance column for \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e shows in a quickly paced story with a plot that moves right along, with enough detail that every middle-aged cyclist can relate to,\" writes Richard Masoner, \u003cb\u003eCyclelicio.us\u003c\/b\u003e. \"It's a quick, enjoyable read.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An entertaining story,\" says Ray Niekamp, \u003cb\u003eBikeNoob.com.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e48 and Counting\u003c\/i\u003e is, as the novel's subtitle suggests, \u003ci\u003eA Story of Money, Love and Bicycling.\u003c\/i\u003e It traces amateur cyclist Max Whitfield through three eventful seasons as his marriage collapses and he loses control of his business. Unemployed and unsure what to do next, he throws himself into training for a 40-mile bicycle race.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eClare saw Max rise out of the seat. He was her 48-year-old father and yet, at that moment, he was somebody else entirely. The muscles in his arms were taut. His face and legs glistened with perspiration. As the bike leapt forward and gathered speed, he sat down, shifted into an easier gear and spun the pedals with a controlled fury. For a few brief seconds, the beauty was unmistakable. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eMax's bike hurtled past the other two riders. A yawning gap immediately opened up. Max had his chance. He had broken free of the other two, who were now belatedly trying to respond, their suddenly feverish motion signaling how surprised they were. Max was 80 excruciating seconds from the finish line.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eJonathan Clements is the former personal-finance columnist for \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal.\u003c\/i\u003e He was born in London, England, graduated from Cambridge University and now lives in New York City. This is Clements's fifth book and his first novel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45506536767639,"sku":"9781478392132","price":972.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781478392132.webp?v=1767457666","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/48-and-counting-a-story-of-money-love-and-bicycling-9781478392132","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}