{ "item_title" : "It's the Little Things . . .", "item_author" : [" Craig Wilson "], "item_description" : "Editor's choice:It’s been a few years, but I distinctly remember it was the bizarre cartoon of a middle-aged man in hair curlers, housecoat, and fuzzy slippers that compelled me to read the story around it.After finishing Craig Wilson’s hysterical account of the ‘day he became his mother,’ I was hooked.Mr. Wilson is a reporter for the USA Today and his column “The Final Word” appears weekly on Wednesdays. I think he’s a national treasure.His stories of growing up on a farm, college days in the big city, and life in the twenty-first century are charming and never fail to bring a smile. I’ve thought for years there should be a book—and now we have it.It’s the Little Things is a collection of Wilson’s articles handpicked and appropriately arranged by season.Buy it for yourself, your parents, or anyone on your gift list.It’s like visiting with an old friend.In 1996, Craig Wilson began writing a column for USA Today called “The Final Word.” In it, he extolled the virtues of the true pleasures in life—clotheslines, freshly cut firewood, sweet corn, and Adirondack chairs—and looked back on his childhood in the country with fondness and an infectious sense of humor. Wilson’s message struck a nerve, and now he receives hundreds of letters and e-mails each week from readers who share his sense of nostalgia and appreciate his warm, thoughtful observations on daily life.It’s the Little Things... showcases the best of “The Final Word,” with the pieces arranged by season. In fall, for example, Wilson remembers his mom’s Thanksgiving gravy and his crush on his first-grade teacher; in winter, he holds forth on aluminum Christmas trees and the kiddie table; in spring, he writes about the joys of walking to work and puttering in the garage; and in summer, his thoughts turn to white bucks, front porches, and outdoor showers. The result is a delightful book to share with others and to relish throughout the year.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/0/37/575/896/0375758968_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "18.00", "online_price" : "18.00", "our_price" : "18.00", "club_price" : "18.00", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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