{"product_id":"the-book-of-stan-paperback","title":"The Book of Stan - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Ewald\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem\u003eHe Who Shall Remain Shameless\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Fallible: Stories\u003c\/em\u003e comes a tale of a divided family, a divided mind, and a divided nation...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI sing a song for my sister, who used to be my brother, who sings a song for me...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo begins the story of identical twins Stan and Jeremy Pangborn, who wrestle with one another over control of this narrative. They tell of their conflicted adolescence, the genesis of Stan's religious obsessions, his search for both separation and absolution. But as Stan delves deeper into the folds of extremism, his grip on reality begins to unravel and his desperate attempts to control the narrative spiral into instability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Book of Stan \u003c\/em\u003eis about identity, sexuality, faith, fractured loyalty, freedom, and the lure of extremism. The Pangborn Twins' story serves as a reflection on the flawed systems of power that shape our lives. It urges readers to confront the shadows of hypocrisy at all levels-from the living room to the Situation Room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTimely and at times terrifying, \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Stan\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping exploration of the ties that bind us and the forces that seek to tear us apart. In a world where personal and sexual freedoms are uncertain, this short novel is certain to provoke thought and stir emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 166\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 06, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751167951136,"sku":"9798988979524","price":12.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c4a0b173a05744f3e15ae7541ff8b079.webp?v=1779966179","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-book-of-stan-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}