{"product_id":"sunshine-on-the-backroads-2","title":"Sunshine on the Backroads","description":"The late Charles Hastings Smith, known widely as the “Poet of the Ozarks,” wrote about themes that had a “country” feel about them. Here is one of the classic poems from his book, Sunshine on the Backroads. They all said he was a failure But he refused to hear their lies. “Failure means I have quit,” he answered, “It means a man no longer tries.” “True, I’ve had a few reversals, And I have lost a game or two, But I’ve never thought about quitting Because I knew I was not through.” So he stood up one spring morning When a strong wind blew in his face, And strapped on his shoes of courage And showed them how to run a race. He ran as though led by angels And he never stopped to look back; He won the race and also set A brand new record for the track. The crowd gave him praise and plaudits; He was the idol of all men. . . . “What’s your secret? Tell us.” He said, “When I resolved to try again.”\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B000FSPAAM\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.B000FSPAAM.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Smith, C. Hastings\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46610405490865,"sku":"RDV.B000FSPAAM.G","price":13.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/B000FSPAAM-0.jpg?v=1769103328","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/sunshine-on-the-backroads-2","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}