{"product_id":"9780993965401","title":"Fear Is Not An Option","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichele Anstead’s inspiring true story is a stunning account of ultimate triumph over the most impossible of odds. From an early age, her life was marred by abuse, deprivation, abandonment, addiction, incarceration, tragedy and loss. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichele's downward spiral began at the age of three, when she witnessed her mother and aunt being beaten by her uncle, followed by her mother slashing open her uncle’s head with a butcher knife. This incident set a horrific chain of events in motion exposing her to sexual abuse while in foster care, followed by a life on the streets filled with violence, drug abuse, poverty, and some of the worst experiences human nature has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will be mesmerized by Michele’s perseverance through these devastating events and cheer as she battles back from the brink of death to a life of promise, purpose and ultimate success. From the opening paragraph, you will not be able to put this book down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichele Anstead is a child abuse and domestic violence survivor. Despite all the challenges she faced, she was able to raise her ADHD-affected son as a single mother and transition from being on welfare to completing a college diploma with honors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince then, she has completed a Certified Professional Counselor program, which provided her valuable insight into the healing process and expanded her knowledge on the causes and affects of abuse. As a Motivational Speaker, Trainer, Certified Life Coach and New Home Sales Professional her mission has always been to empower people through inspiration, motivation and education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joans Island Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49952666058992,"sku":"9780993965401","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780993965401","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}