{"product_id":"life-before-man-novel","title":"Life Before Man — Novel of Love, Desire and Loss","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Before Man\u003c\/strong\u003e follows three intertwined characters whose relationships and past attachments force difficult decisions. With quiet wit and psychological acuity, the narrative traces how desire and memory reshape ordinary lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth pursues intimacy in risky directions, Nate struggles with indecision and restraint, and Lesje retreats into quieter comforts. The novel examines regret, shifting personal boundaries and the long influence of a former lover on present choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished by National Geographic Books and spanning roughly 368 pages, the book blends close character study with understated drama. Ideal for readers who favour literary, character-driven fiction and psychological exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus: intimate relationship drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes: desire, regret, boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: paperback, ~368 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Just Great Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45025290879210,"sku":"CAD-16-Shelf-5-ST-4-10-NA-NoRank-0.75lb","price":11.01,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1735\/7290\/files\/61CYoLiqifL.jpg?v=1744488503","url":"https:\/\/justgreatbooks.org\/products\/life-before-man-novel","provider":"Just Great Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}