{"product_id":"2940169549096","title":"The Wisdom of the Shire: A Short Guide to a Long and Happy Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Wisdom of the Shire\u003c\/i\u003e, Noble Smith sheds light on the life-changing ideas tucked away inside the classic works of J. R. R. Tolkien and his most beloved creation¿the stouthearted Hobbits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/i\u003e, and other tales of Middle-earth, Smith shows how a snug hobbit-hole is actually just a state of mind and how even the smallest person can have the valor of a Rider of Rohan. He explores subjects dear to a halfling¿s heart, such as beer, food, and friendship, as well as more serious concerns, such as courage, living in harmony with nature, and good versus evil.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow can simple pleasures such as gardening, taking long walks, and eating delicious meals with friends make you significantly happier? Why is the act of \u003ci\u003egiving\u003c\/i\u003e presents on your birthday instead of \u003ci\u003egetting \u003c\/i\u003ethem such a revolutionary idea? And how can we carry the burden of our own ¿Ring of Power¿ without becoming devoured by it? \u003ci\u003eThe Wisdom of the Shire \u003c\/i\u003eholds the answers to these and more of life¿s essential questions.\u003cspan rel=\"pastemarkerend\" id=\"pastemarkerend5221\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackstone Audio, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47099704279280,"sku":"2940169549096","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169549096_p0.jpg?v=1769896181","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169549096","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}