{"product_id":"from-the-porch-short-stories-paperback","title":"From The Porch: Short Stories - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMajel S. Redick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection of short stories revolves around the lives of small town folk meeting life events head on with unpredictable results. About Stewart A self-centered woman is dissatisfied with herself, her life, and what she considers a mundane marriage. A father raises a son alone. A college student leaves for Viet Nam. A tough little lady pops in and out of all their lives with her wit and wisdom. The Lady Named Lou A retired school teacher takes in a handyman. Will the people in town notice? Would they in your town? Whether she's safe or sorry, whether he's reprehensible or reliable, the situation develops into a romantic comedy of errors. Squirt's Kite Award winning short story about a teenager and his kid brother building a very special kite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMs Redick grew up in small town, U.S.A. She has a B.A. in Human Resource Management and spent over 40 years in business as a trainer, coordinator, manager, and Assistant to the President \u0026amp; CEO of a major business. She suffered a brain tumor in 2008 and underwent successful surgery. She and her husband Roger are at home in Northeast Texas. Majel received a North Texas Professional Writers short story award for \"Squirt's Kite\" in 2011. Ms. Redick delights in finding humor in everyday life. Ms. Redick published a volume of short stories in large print to accommodate other legally blind and low vision readers like her. She is currently at work on her first full-length novel which will be released in 2013 .I celebrate life and think every day is a singular gift from God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 198\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.42 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 22, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42118356729991,"sku":"9781461040255","price":13.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/80097fcc877d56bbd77b34e79c239b77.webp?v=1732532663","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/from-the-porch-short-stories-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}