{"product_id":"9781609258177","title":"A Patchwork of Comforts: Small Pleasures for Peace of Mind","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor Carol Wiseman asked people around the country to send her descriptions of their favorite comforts. The result is \u003ci\u003eA Patchwork of Comforts\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of comforting and comfortable things to soothe body, mind, and spirit. Comforts are organized alphabetically--and Wiseman adds sidebars with bits of trivia, and even comforting recipes, such as a recipe for Zabaglione, a dessert sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA-to-Z comforts include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Alone Time: The only voice you hear is your own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Aromas: Trigger memories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Brainrest: A chance to recoup and regroup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Crosswords: The right word satisfies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Cuddling: Back to the womb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Daydreams: Going to the movies free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Dogs: Part of the family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Vacation: A break from responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Water: Watch it, hear it, drink it, play in it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* X-tra Time: Ditching the clock lets you finish...whatever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Young at Heart: Keeps you in the loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* ZZZ's: Renews and reactivates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are plenty of comforting activities to take the sting out of even the worst days: sitting by a fire after a long walk in the cold; watching birds in the back yard; enjoying a big cup of homemade hot chocolate; bathing by candlelight; a weekend camping trip--with no electronic appliances. \u003ci\u003eA Patchwork of Comforts\u003c\/i\u003e is a homecoming in a book--welcoming, warm, and wise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA book written especially for \"one of those days,\" dipping into \u003ci\u003eA Patchwork of Comforts\u003c\/i\u003e is like a long soak in a hot tub.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Wheel\/Weiser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47170116681968,"sku":"9781609258177","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781609258177_p0.jpg?v=1763841736","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781609258177","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}