{"product_id":"ebony-rising-barbara-white-copy","title":"The Ice-Cream Headache and Other Stories - James Jones","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful collection of short stories from the acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eFrom Here to Eternity\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Ice-Cream Headache and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e explores the lives of ordinary people caught in moments of conflict, regret, humour and quiet revelation. Across the collection, James Jones turns his sharp eye to soldiers burdened by memory, children wrestling with guilt, struggling musicians, and everyday characters facing unexpected emotional crossroads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with the directness and psychological depth that made Jones one of America's most respected postwar writers, these stories examine the complexities of conscience, survival and human weakness. Rich in atmosphere and compassion, this collection showcases Jones' ability to find extraordinary drama within the ordinary lives of his characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover creased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rumorbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43365509005389,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7882\/1709\/files\/IMG_1449_54012b3d-12a3-4d7d-932d-eb9982566eb1.jpg?v=1785928505","url":"https:\/\/rumorbooks.com\/products\/ebony-rising-barbara-white-copy","provider":"Rumorbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}