{"product_id":"a-fine-grocer-of-woodstock-the-woodstock-tales-9781648718687","title":"A Fine Grocer of Woodstock: The Woodstock Tales","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Sally Cissna\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Sulu Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Sulu Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Opportunity comes knocking at John and Ida Wienke's door on New Year's Day, 1904, but they don't understand the havoc that rap will bring to their family life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e With the birth of their daughter Helen, Ida and John are building a happy life in Woodstock, Illinois. Even when Ida is diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening condition, John continues to work long hours at the Typewriter factory, so he can pursue the goal of being a fine grocer of Woodstock. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In Racine, Wisconsin, when Ida's sister, Clara Doering, begins a career as an investigative reporter, she must navigate gender stereotypes and the many amorous men of the city; her motto being \"Pursue the Truth.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e All bets are off when John's brother, Bob, sets his sights on making a bundle from an assured World Series win for his beloved Cubs even after promising his gambling days are over. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the second book of the Woodstock Tales, the Wienke and Doering families must face life's trials and tribulations bringing both celebration and heartbreak during the years 1904-1907.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46452843413655,"sku":"9781648718687","price":1210.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781648718687.webp?v=1769142621","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/a-fine-grocer-of-woodstock-the-woodstock-tales-9781648718687","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}