{"product_id":"2940152552904","title":"The Year My Tears Failed","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive short stories and five poems from internationally published author Alex Burrett.\u003cbr\u003eFor Alex Burrett, 2015 was both literally and metaphorically, \"The year my tears failed\". Literally – in that he was diagnosed with a medical condition that is treated with artificial tears. His own tears are incapable of properly lubricating his eyeballs. Metaphorically – in that the literary shrieks of pain this collection fell on deaf ears. Each was entered into a completion. Not one won. Or was shortlisted.\u003cbr\u003eIs this the worst introduction to a year’s work ever written? Burrett hopes so. Because that will mean he has won a prize… of sorts. Anyway. He's proud of these short stories and poems. They explore big ideas. This collection is ideal for someone who likes big picture thinking. And words.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alex Burrett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47069800169712,"sku":"2940152552904","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152552904_p0.jpg?v=1764023110","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152552904","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}