{"product_id":"9781450233842","title":"Escaping the Grind: From the Chronicles of Carlson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfter an invigorating trip through the Rocky Mountains\u003c\/b\u003e, recent graduate Carlson Veitch lands his first real job. The idealistic young man thinks success will require nothing more than wearing a tie, a regular bedtime and a daily shave. Little does Carlson know that a labour dispute, impossible students and a villainous boss are all ready to test his resolve.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNicholas Adam’s debut novel \u003ci\u003eEscaping the Grind\u003c\/i\u003e flings you into the angst-filled world of Carlson Veitch—a world that hovers between irreverence, sardonic humour and just the right touch of young male vulnerability. Then just when you think it’s merely a brilliantly funny book, it sets you down gently into moments that are poignant and heartwarming. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e —Sherry Hinman,\u003c\/b\u003e vice-president, Ontario Writers conference, editor, writer, teacher \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \"Very compelling. It’s light, breezy and witty.\" \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- Terry Fallis,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eThe Best Laid Plans\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Stephen Leacock award for humour \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47128589467888,"sku":"9781450233842","price":9.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781450233842_p0.jpg?v=1763839759","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781450233842","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}