{"product_id":"2940170673926","title":"Parable of the Talents","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnvironmental devastation and economic chaos have turned America into a land of horrifying depravity. Assault, theft, sexual abuse, slavery, and murder are commonplace. Taking advantage of the situation, a zealous, bigoted tyrant wins his way into the White House. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirectly opposed is Lauren Olamina, founder of Earthseedamp;mdash;a new faith that teaches \"God Is Change.\" Persecuted for \"heathen\" beliefs as much as for having a black female leader, Earthseed¿s followers face a life-and-death struggle to preserve their vision. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eButler¿s fluid writing and keen observations about race, gender, politics, and religion make for a moving parable that will be pondered for generations. A powerful reading from three standout narrators captures the multi-generational sweep of this poignant tale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recorded Books, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47105084424432,"sku":"2940170673926","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170673926_p0.jpg?v=1763715208","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170673926","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}