{"product_id":"9781609410384_katie-up-and-down-the-hall","title":"Katie Up and Down the Hall","description":"A personal memoir by bestselling author and celebrity journalist Glenn Plaskin, KATIE\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eis a moving story about a man who discovers the true meaning of family after adopting a cocker spaniel puppy. Through the magnetic personality of his mischievous dog, the author soon makes powerful connections with several of his down-the-hall neighbors in a high-rise located in the unique Battery Park City neighborhood of Lower Manhattan. First, Katie trots into the lives of Pearl and Arthur, a warm-hearted elderly couple just a few doors down from Glenn. Later, John, a single Dad, and his rambunctious young son, Ryan, also move in and are seduced by Katie's charms. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll of their lives are profoundly changed as they are transformed from neighbors to friends to family, with Pearl as matriarch. The motherless boy finds a \"Granny\"; his Dad inherits a mother, Glenn discovers a confidante. Set in New York City, we witness nearly sixteen years of antics and family adventures spanning Hollywood high times, bad health, accidents, blustery winters, even the terrors of 9\/11. Through it all, the family clings to each other, sharing a deep bond that give each comfort, support and security. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased upon a widely-read article in \u003ci\u003eFamily Circle\u003c\/i\u003e, here is an unforgettable story about the love that makes a family-one that transcends the hard realities of time, tragedy, and inevitable loss. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenn Plaskin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40701372923953,"sku":"9781609410384","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9781609410384.jpg?v=1780471011","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9781609410384_katie-up-and-down-the-hall","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}