{"product_id":"2940171541583","title":"Joel","description":"Joel Sonnenberg was only two years old when an 18-wheeler smashed into his family's car. In the inferno that followed, he was burned on over 85 percent of his body. This is his story as only he can tell it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperience the world from Joel's perspective as he takes you on a personal journey with more twists and turns than a Hollywood movie. It's been a life of both great struggles and of tremendous achievement and honor. Yet Joel asserts, 'I am just an ordinary person whom people find extraordinary.'  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe prepared to fall in love with a young man named Joel.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have known Joel since he first moved to Montreat, North Carolina, eighteen years ago. What an incredible boy he was; what an incredible man he has become. His testimony will stir your heart and forever change you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRuth and Billy Graham\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoel is a dear friend. His story is truly remarkable. I encourage everyone to read it. It is truly inspiring!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoach Mike Krzyzewski, Head Coach, Duke University Basketball\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoel is an American hero. True courage is demonstrated in every page.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBob Dole, Former United States Senator, Kansas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dictionary doesn't have enough adjectives to describe my love and admiration for Joel Sonnenberg. To spend time with Joel---whether in his book, at a soccer game, or over a soda---is to come away a different person simply because you've been with him. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoni Eareckson Tada, Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoel Sonnenberg's story is more than just an uplifting tale of persistence and achievement. Rooted in tragedy, it's the story of a mother's love, a boy's courage, and the resilience of the human spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBryant Gumbel, Television News Journalist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis story is one all young people need to hear . . . optimistic, confident, and filled with faith. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Jay Kesler, President Emeritus, Taylor University","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47105631944944,"sku":"2940171541583","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940171541583_p0.jpg?v=1769905729","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940171541583","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}