{"product_id":"the-descendants-a-novel","title":"The Descendants: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eNarrated in a bold  fearless  hilarious voice and set against the lush  panoramic backdrop of Hawaii  The Descendants is a stunning debut novel about an unconventional family forced to come together and re-create its own legacy. Matthew King was once considered one of the most fortunate men in Hawaii. His missionary ancestors were financially and culturally progressiveone even married a Hawaiian princess  making Matt a royal descendant and one of the states largest landowners.  Now his luck has changed. His two daughters are out of control: Ten-year-old Scottie is a smart-ass with a desperate need for attention  and seventeen-year-old Alex  a former model  is a recovering drug addict. Matts charismatic  thrill-seeking  high-maintenance wife  Joanie  lies in a coma after a boat-racing accident and will soon be taken off life support. The Kings can hardly picture life without her  but as they come to terms with this tragedy  their sadness is mixed with a sense of freedom that shames themand spurs them into surprising actions.  Before honoring Joanies living will  Matt must gather her friends and family to say their final goodbyes  a difficult situation made worse by the sudden discovery that there is one person who hasnt been told: the man with whom Joanie had been having an affair  quite possibly the one man she ever truly loved. Forced to examine what he owes not only to the living but to the dead  Matt takes to the road with his daughters to find his wifes lover  a memorable journey that leads to both painful revelations and unforeseen humor and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44945883988021,"sku":"ByrdShop_1400066336","price":30.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781400066339.jpg?v=1769913605","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-descendants-a-novel","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}