{"product_id":"9781449420574","title":"In the Beginning, There Was Chaos: For Better or For Worse 2nd Treasury","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs its title implies, \u003ci\u003eIn the Beginning There Was Chaos\u003c\/i\u003e follows John and Elly Patterson as they tackle the everyday joys and sorrows--and surprises and frustrations and challenges--that arise when raising a young family. In her second \u003ci\u003eFor Better or For Worse\u003c\/i\u003e treasury, Lynn Johnston takes readers back to the 1980s, when Elly leaves her column for a job at the library. As Elly chases her professional goals, she struggles with spending less time at home. Meanwhile, John provides consistent comic relief, as he plays Mr. Mom, breaks his foot with a 25-pound turkey, and gets arrested for trying to steal a potty. Of course, the kids are always in tow--Michael learning that with age comes responsibility and Elizabeth discovering the thrills of kindergarten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining strips from Johnston's fourth, fifth, and sixth cartoon collections--\u003ci\u003eJust One More Hug\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Straw\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eKeep the Home Fries Burning\u003c\/i\u003e--\u003ci\u003eIn the Beginning There Was Chaos\u003c\/i\u003e reflects Johnston's longstanding tradition of portraying family life with charm, humor, and honesty. Devoted fans will love reliving the Pattersons' younger years, and first-time readers will discover why this endearing foursome is North America's favorite funny page family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn the Beginning There Was Chaos\u003c\/i\u003e includes Johnston's commentary on the inspiration behind strips, as well as photos and newspaper clippings from the early days, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse for fans of \u003ci\u003eFor Better or For Worse\u003c\/i\u003e. Join the Patterson family as they find humor in everyday life's challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLynn Johnston was born in Collingwood, Ontario, and grew up in British Columbia. Today, she lives in Corbeil, Ontario. Johnston is the first woman to receive a Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year by the National Cartoonists Society in 1985. She has also received the Order of Canada and claims a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor Better or For Worse\u003c\/i\u003e has been syndicated since 1979 and was named Best Syndicated Comic Strip in 1992. \u003ci\u003eFor Better or For Worse\u003c\/i\u003e appears in more than 2,000 newspapers in 23 countries, and is translated into 8 languages for a devoted readership of more than 220 million. The strip boasts a lively Web presence at www.fborfw.com. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrews McMeel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47155437633776,"sku":"9781449420574","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781449420574_p0.jpg?v=1769906637","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781449420574","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}