{"product_id":"9781604946017","title":"40 Seasons","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in Kinston, Alabama, Rick Wood had two goals: to play high school basketball for his role model, Creigh Purnell, and to become a high school coach and teacher himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough he was never able to make Coach Purnell's varsity, he enjoyed a stellar coaching career. Rick Wood retired with 662 wins -- at the time, the most by any active coach in North Carolina. His players were known for their teamwork, hustle, and sportsmanship. They were also known for being true student-athletes, receiving two awards for having the best team GPAs in the entire state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e40 Seasons\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles how one small town boy turned his dream into a lifetime of achievements. Through his eyes, we discover universal lessons about winning, losing, teaching, and living.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wheatmark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47050381295856,"sku":"9781604946017","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781604946017_p0.jpg?v=1763833677","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781604946017","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}