{"product_id":"winter-stories-9780802165947","title":"Winter Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe internationally acclaimed and nationally bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBrightly Shining\u003c\/i\u003e returns with a trio of tender, powerful stories of courage and overcoming adversity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIngvild Rish i is one of Scandinavia's most revered literary voices, winner of the Dobloug Prize from the Swedish Academy, and her American debut \u003ci\u003eBrightly Shining\u003c\/i\u003e made her into a national bestseller and earned her a wide English-language readership. Now, in the highly acclaimed and award-winning \u003ci\u003eWinter Stories\u003c\/i\u003e, Rish i paints three vivid and evocative portraits of the lives of those existing on the fringes of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA young mother in financial trouble tries to steal a pair of underwear in front of the watchful eyes of her young daughter. A man fresh out of prison struggles to reintegrate into a daunting society and become a better father to his son. Three siblings run away and seek refuge in a remote cabin untouched by time in a desperate bid to keep their family from being torn apart. In these powerful and emotionally charged tales, Rish i delves into the complexities of family, poverty, and forgiveness, exploring the human desire for a better life, the longing for change, and the difficult choices we must sometimes make to protect those we love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinter Stories\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterful triptych from a major international writer renowned for her ability to say a great deal in few words. It is a poignant reminder of the power of hope, loyalty, and unexpected kindness during dark times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ingvild Rishøi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Grove Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.7lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.32h x 5.04w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780802165947","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44406512910381,"sku":"9780802165947","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_25a5c020-563d-4f4f-820d-9b00c51b1aa5.jpg?v=1765288784","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/winter-stories-9780802165947","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}