{"product_id":"used-how-not-to-die-alone","title":"Used - How Not To Die Alone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA darkly funny and life-affirming debut novel for readers of \u003ci\u003eEleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine\u003c\/i\u003e the story of one man who is offered a second chance at life and love when he develops an unexpected friendship--if he can expose the white lie he told years ago that grew into so much more.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndrew's day-to-day is a little grim, searching for next of kin for those who die alone. Thankfully, he has a loving family waiting for him when he gets home, to help wash the day's cares away. At least, that's what his coworkers believe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndrew didn't mean for the misunderstanding to happen, yet he's become trapped in his own white lie. The fantasy of his wife and two kids has become a pleasant escape from his lonely one bedroom with only his Ella Fitzgerald records for company. But when new employee Peggy breezes into his life like a breath of fresh air, Andrew is shaken out of his routine. She doesn't notice the wall he's been safely hiding behind and their friendship promises to break it down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndrew must choose: Does he tell the truth and start really living his life, but risk losing his friendship with Peggy? Or will he stay safe and alone, behind the façade? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Not to Die Alone \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis about the importance of taking a chance in those moments when we have the most to lose. Sharp and funny, warm and real, it's the kind of big-hearted story we all need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Publish date - 2019 - used hardcover","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275204190518,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/8714\/8342\/files\/IMG-3412.heic?v=1763325819","url":"https:\/\/thenandnowbookshop.com\/products\/used-how-not-to-die-alone","provider":"Then \u0026 Now Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}