{"product_id":"magnificent-obsession","title":"Magnificent Obsession","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis romantic classic tells the story of Robert Merrick, a young man who almost dies in an accident and vows to enter the medical profession in memory of a local doctor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter almost losing his life in a boating accident, Robert Merrick is inspired by the life of Dr. Hudson, a kindly and compassionate fellow who spent his career saving lives. Hudson perishes at the very start of the novel, and his loss is felt throughout the local community. Robert uses a book entitled Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal to gain the secret to the late physician's success; over the course of years he successfully studies medicine and gains his medical license.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLater in the book we are introduced to Mrs. Hudson - the doctor's widow - and her daughter Joyce. The pair are impressed by Bobby's dedication to gaining a medical license, as a way of honoring the deceased Dr. Hudson's memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagnificent Obsession \u003c\/em\u003ewas first adapted for the silver screen in 1935. It returned to the public eye in the 1950s, when a full color Hollywood adaptation starring Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson hit theaters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pantianos Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51947502829799,"sku":"9781789873481","price":11.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_b622a74f-87f7-4976-b987-86ca721236bb.jpg?v=1775495930","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/magnificent-obsession","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}