{"product_id":"2940170155989","title":"Morningstar: Growing Up With Books","description":"In her admired works of fiction, including the recent \u003ci\u003eThe Book that Matters Most\u003c\/i\u003e, Ann Hood explores the transformative power of literature. Now, with warmth and honesty, Hood reveals the personal story behind these works of fiction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing up in a mill town in Rhode Island, in a household that didn't foster the love of literature, Hood nonetheless learned to channel her imagination and curiosity by devouring \u003ci\u003eThe Bell Jar\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMarjorie Morningstar\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Harrad Experiment\u003c\/i\u003e, and other works. These titles introduced her to topics that could not be discussed at home: desire, fear, sexuality, and madness. Later, \u003ci\u003eJohnny Got His Gun\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Grapes of Wrath\u003c\/i\u003e influenced her political thinking as the Vietnam War became news; \u003ci\u003eDr. Zhivago\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLes Miserables\u003c\/i\u003e stoked her ambition to travel the world. With characteristic insight and charm, Hood showcases the ways in which books gave her life and can transform¿even save¿our own.","brand":"HighBridge Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47156624359664,"sku":"2940170155989","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170155989_p0.jpg?v=1763703407","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170155989","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}