{"product_id":"magic-ramen-book-andrea-wang-9781499807035","title":"Magic Ramen","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn inspiring story of persistence and an ideal purchase for any collection. \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, STARED review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEaters of all ages will enjoy learning about the history of this popular food gone global. \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003estarry-eyed as it may sound, the goal of peace through food seems important - and possible - by the story's end. \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2020 Sakura Medal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspiration struck when Momofuku Ando spotted the long lines for a simple bowl of ramen following World War I. \u003ci\u003eMagic Ramen \u003c\/i\u003etells the true story behind the creation of one of the world's most popular foods.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEvery day, Momofuku Ando would retire to his lab--a little shed in his backyard. For years, he'd dreamed about making a new kind of ramen noodle soup that was quick, convenient, and tasty for the hungry people he'd seen in line for a bowl on the black market following World War I. \u003ci\u003ePeace follows from a full stomach, \u003c\/i\u003e he believed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDay after day, Ando experimented. Night after night, he failed. But Ando kept experimenting. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith persistence, creativity, and a little inspiration, Ando succeeded. This is the true story behind one of the world's most popular foods.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49778270273809,"sku":"CIN1499807031G","price":5.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50329218679057,"sku":"CIN1499807031VG","price":6.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51030998745361,"sku":"NIN9781499807035","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":53231437349137,"sku":"CIN1499807031A","price":5.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53760165642513,"sku":"GOR015026150","price":16.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1499807031.jpg?v=1786615902","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/magic-ramen-book-andrea-wang-9781499807035","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}