{"product_id":"2940000697153","title":"Clear Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen carpenters work for bigshots - and fall for beautiful women - who gets nailed? \"It's funny, very tender, and enormously, tremendously human. In fact, Clear Heart just might be one of the most human books I've read in a long time.\" —Colleen Mondor, Bookslut\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this joyful, down-to-earth novel, Wally and Juke seek clarity and good wood while building a mansion for a dot-com billionaire. As the dot-com's stock keeps rising, the size of the house - and the owner's ego - keep growing. Wally and Juke may be into something that's over their heads. Meanwhile, Wally and Juke meet women who have remodeling designs of their own - on them. Laying a good foundation, then building plumb and true, what could be more clear? But plans change. Relationships grow - or need repair. Romance, lifelong buddies, coming-of-age, and bedrock values all join in the warm storytelling of Clear Heart. From demolishing concrete to racing belt sanders, from love of tools to falling in love, each house is a miracle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I LOVED this book. In fact, I couldn't put it down. It's about a 55 year old ex-hippy carpenter named Wally—and the interaction between true craftsmen, their good-natured joking, routines and habits (like sometimes getting too friendly with female clients). It's male bonding at its finest, filled with endearing characters and fast-paced, nail-biting mishaps.\"—Kari Hesse, The Village Carpenter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I just couldn’t put it down. It was a great read. Now I have met many of the people in Joe’s novel, quirky sub contractors, stupid clients and the like. I found myself (I believe for the first time) actually rooting for fictional characters. The book is gripping. It is a love story and so much more. I should also tell you that it is a book for adults. I wouldn’t have my (prude) sister read the book.\"—Stephen Shepherd, Full Chisel\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joe Cottonwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47077501239536,"sku":"2940000697153","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940000697153_p0.jpg?v=1763898572","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940000697153","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}