{"product_id":"your-favorite-crab-cakes","title":"Your Favorite . . . Crab Cakes!","description":"\u003cp\u003e He blusters and grumbles. He rants and raves. He tries to outgun the school kids chasing after the bus on his route. But in his heart, Ed Crankshaft has a decent streak a mile wide. Patiently explaining death to his grandson Max. Comforting his friend Ralph as Ralph's wife descends into Alzheimer's. Thrusting flowers and candy at his son-in-law on a nearly forgotten wedding anniversary. The star of the hit comic strip \u003ci\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/i\u003e is a gentle soul stuck in a cantankerous mood. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With a supporting cast that includes Ed's two daughters, Chris and Pam; Pam's husband, Jeff; and their kids, Max and Mindy, \u003ci\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/i\u003e appeals to families everywhere who steadfastly deal with intergenerational cares and conflicts. As one critic said: \"\"\u003ci\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/i\u003e is a witty, thoughtful commentary on the trials and tribulations of today's senior citizens.\"\" But, of course, \u003ci\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/i\u003e is so much more. The strip's approach to Alzheimer's generated countless letters and e-mails, as did Crankshaft's near-death illness. Hilarious and clever, honest and moving, \u003ci\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/i\u003e both keeps readers laughing at the curmudgeon's pranks and pondering life's real meaning in this collection, \u003ci\u003eYour Favorite...Crab Cakes!\u003c\/i\u003e It's a balancing act that's rarely attempted in the comics-and with \u003ci\u003eCrankshaft\u003c\/i\u003e, it works admirably. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51981431505127,"sku":"9780740726668","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_fcbc5287-7a80-4927-ba0b-26f23248ad75.jpg?v=1776215620","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/your-favorite-crab-cakes","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}