{"product_id":"albatross-a-novel-9780771050961","title":"Albatross: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eNATIONAL BESTSELLER  From two-time Leacock Medal winner Terry Fallis comes a funny and smart new novel about destiny--and what it means to forge your own path.  Adam Coryell is your average high-school student--well  except for that obsession with fountain pens--when his life changes forever. Based on a study by a quirky Swedish professor that claims that every human being  regardless of athletic inclination  has a body that is suited to excel in at least one sport  it turns out that Adam is good--very good  in fact--at golf. Even though hed never even picked up a golf club.  Almost instantly  and with his coach  hard-nosed Bobbie Davenport by his side  Adam and his new-found talent skyrocket to a prodigy-level stardom that includes tournament titles  sponsorship deals  throngs of fans following his every move  and fodder for tabloids.  But heres the catch: Adam doesnt really like golf. And as the life he once knew slips away--including the love of his life  the dream of being a writer  and everyday normalcy--he cant help but wonder if all this success and fame is worth it . . . or if its enough for him.  Heartwarming and funny  sweeping and entertaining  Terry Falliss new book takes readers on a journey of self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647583445045,"sku":"ByrdShop_0771050968","price":20.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780771050961.jpg?v=1781694174","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/albatross-a-novel-9780771050961","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}