{"product_id":"9780997487138","title":"Groovin': Horses, Hopes, and Slippery Slopes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"What a fun romp!\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Drugs, free love, broken hearts, and road trips aplenty\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Easy to read and hard to put down!\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this delightful coming-of-age memoir, Rich Israel takes off on a journey of self-discovery during the late 1960s. Eschewing societal norms, he hitchhikes across the country, tries his hand at mining, works at a circus, and rides a horse hundreds of miles through the Rocky Mountain wilderness--all the while, the draft and Vietnam War are nipping at his heels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin Rich and his canine companion, Charlie, as they encounter one colorful character after another, from a rifle-toting hippie to a loudmouthed carnival boss to a sultry flower child, whose bewitching powers lead to lust and longing—and heartbreak. A consummate storyteller, Rich peppers his writing with wit and sensitivity, as well as insights often revealed through mind-blowing acid trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you were there during this unique period in American history, \u003cem\u003eGroovin'\u003c\/em\u003e is certain to spark treasured memories. If not, you will get to enjoy the flavor and exhilaration associated with catching that phenomenal wave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sandra Jonas Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47019501191408,"sku":"9780997487138","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780997487138_p0.jpg?v=1763944730","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780997487138","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}