{"product_id":"9781771617963","title":"Unburdening","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn evocative novel about identity, loss, and the enduring bonds of family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for his acclaimed biographies and award-winning books on the history of the oil industry, Gary May’             s literary talents shine in Unburdening, his first venture into fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1975, James O’             Malley, a journalist-turned-college professor, returns to his family’             s Ontario apple farm to grapple with his mother’             s suicide. As he delves into his family’             s history, he realizes how little he truly understands about those he loves. Through James’             s journey, readers uncover the complexities of identity and the enduring bonds of family, transcending blood ties and connecting to the eternal lure of the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet against a backdrop of historical events, Unburdening follows the O’             Malley family from their origins in Ireland, fleeing to Canada in the mid-nineteenth century. Their story mirrors Canada’             s development, from pioneering days to wartime struggles, economic turmoil, and national crises.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gary May","offers":[{"title":"Mosaic Press |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2026-06-25","offer_id":48418143502591,"sku":"9781771617963","price":27.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_91943fd3-03c9-4a85-a1e8-9a6a2c6763ca.jpg?v=1776804302","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781771617963","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}