{"product_id":"expecting-the-unexpected-paperback","title":"Expecting the Unexpected - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eB. B. Riefner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompelling Short Stories from a Life Fully Lived\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExpecting the Unexpected\u003c\/em\u003e is a rich collection of short stories by B.B. Riefner - a WWII combat veteran, former high school teacher, and lifelong world traveler. These stories reflect decades of experience, observation, and insight into the surprising, ironic, and deeply human moments that shape our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with clarity, wisdom, and quiet emotional power, Riefner's fiction captures the unexpected turns of fate with grace and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiterary Short Story Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA compelling book of fiction exploring life's surprises, human nature, and unexpected moments.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBy B.B. Riefner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWWII combat veteran, longtime educator, and world traveler now living a contemplative life in Rockville, Maryland.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature \u0026amp; Insightful Voice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eStories shaped by a lifetime of teaching, travel, and reflection on the human condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Thoughtful Readers \u0026amp; Gifting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdeal for fans of literary fiction, short stories, and character-driven narratives. A meaningful gift for readers who enjoy mature, reflective storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Sligo Creek Publishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA beautifully crafted 96-page paperback collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB.B. Riefner is a published author of novels and short stories. A WWII combat veteran and former high school teacher, he has traveled extensively and continues to write with a deep appreciation for human universals and the unexpected turns of life. He lives with his wife in Rockville, Maryland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 15, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46156135170234,"sku":"9798999256829","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/5727\/8650\/files\/4ODkHvqKZy9798999256829.webp?v=1783997536","url":"https:\/\/thebookloversatlas.com\/products\/expecting-the-unexpected-paperback","provider":"The Book Lover's Atlas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}