{"product_id":"9781450249188","title":"As I Recall: A Lifetime of Family and Friends","description":"\u003ci\u003eAs I Recall\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of humorous and heartfelt short stories and poetry sharing moments from a life full of laughter and love. Author Ray Dillard has long wanted to record these memories of his life for family and friends; however, early in the process, he discovered more than the need to create a personal legacy for his family. He found a new voice that told colorful and descriptive stories and provided an inspiring message. He attributes his understanding of the human spirit and its need for nourishment to his experiences as a son, brother, husband, father, and teacher.\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe collection is divided into two parts: part one, consisting of short stories drawn from Dillard's life; and part two, presenting his poetry. In both, he captures the essence of the important and interesting experiences of his life thus far. His imagery and tone are clear in the following excerpt from a longer poem about his father:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen We Were Young\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe left for work each morning,\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWearing steel-toed boots and a tin hat.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHe took long strides that were three times\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe length of mine.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn one hand he carried a lunch pail and a thermos.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe other hand was empty,\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLike his wallet.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBye-Bye Daddy ...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47140515774704,"sku":"9781450249188","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781450249188_p0.jpg?v=1763833487","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781450249188","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}