{"title":"Anthony P. Sr. Mauro","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"silent-sounds-paperback","title":"Silent Sounds - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...a gentle, heartfelt story that honors the subtleties of childhood and the lasting power of simple moments.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Readers' Favorite, 5 stars \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 1960, six-year-old Wes explores his sleepy hometown, Manhassett Beach, where life feels as vast and simple as a boy's imagination. With his best friend, Dean, he delights in the small joys of everyday life-quirky townspeople, the Corner Store, the ocean waves, the teeming life and scents of a meadow, and the endless possibilities of youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a Black family moves in next door, Wes befriends a girl, Frez, and begins to hear the whispers of a silent problem, murmurs that hang in the air. Yet, he remains untouched by the tangled world around him, seeing only the innocence and purity of the human heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs tragedy strikes, Wes faces the harsh realities of loss and growing up. Yet, amid the grief, he finds solace in his simple surroundings-the beauty of nature, the warmth of companionship, and the marvel of ordinary wonders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis elegant coming-of-age story explores the beauty of living, reminding us that joy can be found in the highs and lows of ever-changing life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67654176375007,"sku":"9798886797886","price":15.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/9y3-iuBZiU9798886797886.webp?v=1790531499"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/anthony-p-sr-mauro.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}