{"product_id":"2940157573430","title":"The Best Known Unknown","description":"Anyone who has ever stepped onto a playing field, or looked into his father's eyes seeking solace in an uncertain world, will enjoy this captivating read. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Best Known Unknown is the memoir of John, a man trying to break away from the depths of depression, and the mental and physical abuse he endured from his family. Born in 1946 in the Bronx, as a child he clings to the lessons and teachings of his father, while fighting through the dysfunction of his mother's family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStories taught by his father of survival in the streets made John mentally strong, but he lost his father when he was sixteen. With the lessons he learned, John overcomes the horrors that surround him. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A romp through one man's life, with all its attendant joy, sorrow and lessons, The Best Known Unknown brings the reader along for a great ride. With laughter and tears, the irony of life is told from a young boy's time with his father, to the fields of sport, where honor is earned through the strength of one's arm and, ultimately, the will to overcome.\" - N. True Light, pharmacist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"John Maraglino's storytelling and his honesty and charisma make you root for him - and make this a very enjoyable read! The stories run the gamut from funny, sad, touching, heart-wrenching, scary, crazy, ridiculous, and beyond. You will LOVE THIS BOOK.\" - Dr. Ronald M. Guberman, New York physician.","brand":"Next Century Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47112616804592,"sku":"2940157573430","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940157573430_p0.jpg?v=1764098089","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940157573430","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}