{"product_id":"9780306820557","title":"True Strength: My Journey from Hercules to Mere Mortal--and How Nearly Dying Saved My Life","description":"On  television, Kevin Sorbo portrayed an  invincible demigod; in his real life,  a sudden health crisis left him partially blind and incapacitated at just  thirty-eight years old. Yet since appearances are everything in Hollywood, he hid the full details about his condition from  the press and continued to film \u003ci\u003eHercules\u003c\/i\u003e, which was the number one TV series in the world. In  this inspiring memoir, Sorbo shares  the story of the crisis that ultimately redefined his measure of  success.\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrue  Strength\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of  transformation,  persistence, and hope in the face of  seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Sorbo reflects on his childhood in  Minnesota and his early acting days in  Hollywood, to his charmed life as television’s beloved  Hercules, and where he is today. He  recounts the onset of his symptoms,  his frightening hospitalization, and  his arduous path to recovery. With this honest account of personal tragedy and  triumph, Sorbo aims to blaze a trail  for those who have ever suffered acute illness or a serious setback in life and  are now struggling to find their way back. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47120568058096,"sku":"9780306820557","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780306820557_p0.jpg?v=1763671264","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780306820557","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}