{"product_id":"playing-in-traffic-9780788021299","title":"Playing in Traffic","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlaying in Traffic is an adventure-travelogue of Stan Purdums journey by bicycle on the full length of U.S. Route 62  from Niagara Falls  New York  to El Paso  Texas. Mingled in the narrative of the journey itself is the story of the U.S. highway system and accounts of several of the old historical roads that Route 62 intersects along the way. The book is filled with the authors humorous experiences  fascinating encounters  and wry observations  all on this road that slices diagonally across Americas heartland.  ?the story of a highway  of a people  and of a journey? a fascinating and diverse portrait of America. The Louisville Herald  ?combines tidbits of conversations from the winding road? to be treasured? never tiresome. Craig Wilson  The Akron Beacon Journal  ?an unpretentious book? a grand adventure. But more than that  it opens a window onto small-town America and the ordinary people who are quite happy to live there. Donna Marchetti  The Cleveland Plain Dealer  Stan Purdum is a writer  editor  and pastor. His published works include material as varied as a study of the Gospel of John  a how-to book for newsletter editors  numerous direct-mail campaigns  articles on preaching  sermons  short stories  family humor columns  and bicycle-travel narratives. He lives in North Canton  Ohio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67932229304373,"sku":"ByrdShop_078802129X","price":247.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780788021299.jpg?v=1794221557","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/playing-in-traffic-9780788021299","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}