{"product_id":"9781462822577","title":"A CHRISTMAS IN PRINCETON: Not Too Long Ago","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Christmas in Princeton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Christmas in Princeton\u003c\/i\u003e, is about holly, carols, and joy, but it also celebrates the very reasons for Christmas and its colorful traditions. It is a touching tale of friendship and inspiration, and the mysterious way in which giving can transform the giver. It is a breezy, little tale  about the meaning and history of Christmas, and it is full of unexpected thoughtfulness and wisdom for young and old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTom Cooper is a young lad obsessed with getting whatever he wants. Not only is he self-centered in all his pursuits but he never reflects on the magic inherent in the world around him. That is, until one very special holiday season when a twist of fate brings him to the door of a rickety old shack. It serves as the home of a reclusive old gent who lives the most spartan existence. A friendship develops, and one that brings about a deep and lasting change in Tom. But Tom never fully understands what has happened to him until many years pass and the shack and its habitant are long gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough this story was inspired by an old gentleman whose church provided him with a humble dwelling for his remaining years, the names of individuals and places have been changed, and unconnected events have been intertwined to weave the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xlibris Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47155625951472,"sku":"9781462822577","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781462822577_p0.jpg?v=1763678548","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781462822577","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}