{"product_id":"bech-is-back","title":"Bech Is Back","description":"Description for BECH IS BACK by John Updike: \u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\nHenry Bech, last heard from in BECH:  A BOOK, is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\nFamous for his writer's block, a Jew adrift in a world of Gentiles, the renowned author is now fifty years old.  In this absolutely wonderful novel, Bech reflects on his fame, roams the world, marries an Episcopalian divorcee from Westchester and ---surprise to all---writes a book that becomes a smash best seller.  All the while, he looks at life with a blend of wonder and cynicism that will make you laugh with delight and wince in recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\nIf you've never read Updike before, there's no better place to start.  If you've read him for years, you'll discover anew why he's one of the best writers of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Connies Bookshelf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42956400230616,"sku":"0449202771","price":2.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/9099\/4904\/products\/BechIsBack.jpg?v=1655039428","url":"https:\/\/conniesbookshelf.com\/products\/bech-is-back","provider":"Connies Bookshelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}