{"product_id":"9780692617830","title":"Salvation: A Judge's Memoir of a Mormon Childhood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Protection from harm:\" This is the original Greek definition of \"salvation,\" and it's an innate human need that begins at birth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtection can come in many shapes and forms. Sometimes it is simple, but often it is complicated and confusing. \u003ci\u003eSalvation\u003c\/i\u003e, Judge Katharine English's personal memoir, presents a road trip through her tumultuous past that traces the many faces of her journey to protect herself, and eventually others, from harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMormonism provides exotic stories, gospels, and doctrines that come to life in English's childhood imagination-but she confronts confusing contradictions that are difficult to reconcile. Her attentive and devoted father protects her from an abusive, alcoholic mother, but his love takes a devastating turn. As English grows up, salvation drifts farther and farther away from her reality-and rebellion creeps into her life to compensate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout this journey, English digs into her childhood, reveals her dark secrets, and uncovers the forces that have influenced who she's become-a family court judge-and chronicles her journey toward finding peace. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tribute to parenting challenges, religious complications, and forgiving the wrongs committed to us during childhood, this memoir is ultimately a testament to the true meaning of salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katharine English","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50088991162608,"sku":"9780692617830","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780692617830","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}