{"product_id":"all-day-is-a-long-time-9781529367867","title":"All Day Is A Long Time","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDavid Sanchez's debut novel, \"All Day is a Long Time,\" is a powerful and raw account of growing up and managing to carve out a place for hope. He is hooked on crack cocaine at fourteen and battles his way out of jail and rehab. He takes a literature class at a community college and finds the redemptive power of the written word. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 January 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid's mind is a relentless engine, constantly processing information and ideas. He delves into the depths of Dante's Inferno, Moby Dick, Hemingway's novels, and Milton's writings, engaging in intellectual battles. However, on Florida's Gulf Coast, the allure of the deep water can be deceptive, leading to unconsciousness. At the tender age of fourteen, driven by his desire for a particular girl, David embarks on a journey away from home. In this pursuit, he experiences the allure of crack cocaine for the first time, instantly becoming hooked. Over the next decade, he navigates a tumultuous path, battling his way out of jail and rehab, striving to make sense of the world that seems to have lost its meaning. He walks through a sunken world where faith in anything is a luxury, questioning the foundations of his existence. Despite facing numerous challenges, David manages to attain a fragile sobriety. However, it is not until he enrolls in a literature class at a community college that a spark within him ignites.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Day is a Long Time is a remarkable and unflinching account of navigating the complexities of growing up and finding hope in the face of adversity. David Sanchez's debut novel resonates with genuine power, showcasing the transformative potential of the written word. Through David's journey, readers are invited to explore the depths of human resilience, the power of literature, and the unwavering pursuit of a brighter future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 366g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 146 x 224 x 29 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781529367867\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Sanchez","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44097472102650,"sku":"9781529367867","price":12.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646159702641_book.jpg?v=1646914445","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/all-day-is-a-long-time-9781529367867","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}