{"product_id":"the-tie-that-binds-contemporary-american-fiction","title":"The Tie That Binds (Contemporary American Fiction)","description":"Set in the Stark country of Colorado's high plains, this vivid novel begins in 1898 and covers eighty years of western history. In beautifully crafted prose -- a rich, rough vernacular reminiscent of Larry McMurtry -- Kent Haruf brings to life Edith Goodnought, an enduring, undefeated woman who is caught in almost unbearable circumstances. Bound by love and duty to her crippled father and younger brother, she learns to survive with an iron code of service to others.Startlingly direct and with a moral vision and force the reader cannot turn away from, \"The Tie That Binds\" is an exceptional, award-winning novel.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0140084665\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0140084665.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Haruf, Kent\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43494405734461,"sku":"BVV.0140084665.G","price":15.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0140084665-0.jpg?v=1787269976","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-tie-that-binds-contemporary-american-fiction","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}