{"product_id":"finding-the-one-a-1960s-love-story-paperback","title":"Finding the One: A 1960s Love Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLisa Boatman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIngrid D. Jacobson\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNestled on the rural bluffs above Lake City, Minnesota, Howard's childhood was an emotional void. Each day was a predictable cycle of chores, school, and countless hours on the tractor. His life revolved around responsibilities, with one simple dream: to own the family farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaren flourished as a kid in Rockford, Illinois. But during her teenage years, her world shattered when she discovered she was adopted. This revelation reshaped her sense of identity and belonging, and sent her on a quest to find her biological parents, leading to a turbulent relationship with her mother marked by accusations of deceit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir paths crossed at the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus, where Howard's reliable, down-to-earth personality met Karen's energetic, city-girl charm. How can two people from such divergent backgrounds bridge the gap between their worlds and resolve their childhood traumas?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinding the One: A 1960s Love Story\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartfelt biographical memoir about love and marriage, inspired by a true story of resilience, connection, and enduring romance. From double dates in a classic Ford Model A to watching Dr. Zhivago, their journey unfolds against the backdrop of the Civil Rights era, the Kennedy assassination, and the tides of cultural change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a historical romance based on actual events, this is a family legacy story-a multigenerational memoir about how two people who overcame personal challenges, embraced each other's flaws, and built a life together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers who enjoy: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Coming-of-age narratives from the 1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- True love stories set against historical events\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Memoirs about finding your soulmate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForget fireworks and sparks. This is the raw, tender account of a bond forged in acceptance, hardened by adversity, and destined to last a lifetime. Step back in time and experience a tender portrait of lasting love-proof that when you find \"the one,\" you hold on forever.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 328\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 16, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54089707520307,"sku":"9798218751920","price":24.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/S_tTmI43eg9798218751920.webp?v=1789595341","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/finding-the-one-a-1960s-love-story-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}