{"product_id":"kintsugi-9781667831886","title":"Kintsugi","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Robert D. Grappel\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Bookbaby\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Bookbaby\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Subjects \u0026amp; Themes - Religious\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe poems in this book came to me as gifts, and I am passing them on to you as my gift. As I've said in my previous two books, I find it almost impossible to just sit down and write a poem or a song - and I greatly admire those who have this talent. My poems seem to grow organically and just appear when they are ready and I am receptive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eI first started to write poetry while in college, in addition to obtaining graduate degrees in Physics and Computer Science. Attending school in the late 60's, I naturally became a self-taught folk singer - a hobby that I pursue avidly to this day. My career involved designing radar and communications systems for air-traffic control - combining my scientific bent with my life-long fascination with aviation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFinally, I'd like to thank all those who provided the inspiration for these poems. They appeared almost fully formed in my consciousness - I had only to write them down before they could vanish into the void where beauty is born. I have done some editing and smoothing of the rough edges, wrapping these gifts in shiny paper and tying them with a silken bow. I hope that you enjoy them.","brand":"Bookbaby","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45130015899799,"sku":"9781667831886","price":1643.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781667831886.webp?v=1767905346","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/kintsugi-9781667831886","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}