{"product_id":"2940170572861","title":"Happy Any Day Now","description":"Judith Soo Jin Raphael's childhood was shaped by her hardworking immigrant mother, her father who left them, and her struggles to fit in as a half-Korean, half-Jewish kid in a tough urban neighborhood. But music lessons gave her a purpose and passion. Now, as Judith's fiftieth birthday nears, she has rewarding work as a cellist with the Maryland Philharmonic, an enthusiastic if uncommitted lover, and a quirky but close relationship with her mother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen chaos strikes: Judith's first love, who dumped her decades ago, returns to dazzle her with his golden pedigree and brilliant career. Her long-absent father arrives out of the blue with a snazzy car and a con man's patter, turning her mother into a love-struck flirt whom Judith barely recognizes. All this while her mentor at the orchestra falls seriously ill. No wonder Judith develops a paralyzing case of stage fright.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJudith finds herself feeling-and sometimes acting-slightly unhinged, but she's convinced that happiness will arrive any day now. She's just got to hold on tight during this midlife shake-up¿and claim the prize that life surely has in store for her.","brand":"Tantor Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47179652432112,"sku":"2940170572861","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170572861_p0.jpg?v=1763712995","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170572861","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}