{"product_id":"ribbon-of-dreams-paperback","title":"Ribbon of Dreams - 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\u003eRandy O'Brien\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heartfelt coming-of-age novel set in 1970s Tennessee, Ribbon of Dreams explores identity, family, and hope as a young man faces love, loss, and change in a divided America.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRibbon of Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e is a coming-of-age story set in the rural American South as soldiers return from the Vietnam War, dealing with PTSD, grief, and African Americans strive for social justice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the spring of 1975, a teenager nicknamed Skid nears high school graduation in a small town in Tennessee. But as he prepares for the next chapter of his life, he begins to question the path laid out for him by his family and community. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSkid dreams of leaving his small town, but his widowed stepfather expects him to take over the family business of restoring vintage cars. With tensions rising between them, Skid struggles to find his identity after being swept up in a protest by African American students. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs he navigates the challenges of young adulthood, Skid discovers a passion for screenwriting and begins to see his town in a new light. Through his talent, he captures the beauty and complexity of rural America, from the rolling fields of corn to the worn faces of the town's residents. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut as Skid prepares to leave for college, a tragedy strikes his community, forcing him to confront the harsh realities of life and the fragility of his dreams. In the aftermath, he must choose whether to stay and help rebuild his life or forge ahead on his path. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSet against the background of a violently evolving America, \u003ci\u003eRibbon of Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e explores the power of friendship, the influence of memory, community, and self-discovery. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the author of the critically acclaimed novels \u003ci\u003eGettysburg by Morning\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Farm\u003c\/i\u003e, O'Brien's latest novel transports readers to an America torn by years of political and social strife, family upheaval, and heartbreaking sorrow.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRandy O'Brien is the author of the critically acclaimed historical novels \u003ci\u003eGettysburg by Morning\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Farm\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a retired award-winning radio journalist and long-time book reviewer for \u003ci\u003eAudioFile\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. An avid audiobook reader, O'Brien enjoys thrillers, biographies, and histories while hiking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 8.99 x 5.99 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 10, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47056133423243,"sku":"9781592116775","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2579\/7259\/files\/8AGwym7rwx9781592116775.webp?v=1779490218","url":"https:\/\/thetaletrade.com\/products\/ribbon-of-dreams-paperback","provider":"The Tale Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}