{"product_id":"9781452524450","title":"A Beautiful Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Beautiful Life recollects my life journey as it unfolded from the glorious days of a young boy enchanted by his Grandfather’s stories to the present, where the young boy is now a Grandfather himself. Along the way there have been many wrong turns and a lot of personal pain but somehow, through the healing power of writing and those around me at the time who cared, the passion for life survived.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe book includes many poems written at the time of the experiences, which provide insight into my wellbeing and how I dealt with the situation. These poems I now view as Primary sources and the Spiritual Signposts which directed me forward along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOf course, my work as a Teacher of students not born in Australia, features heavily throughout the book. As I provided them with the tools of a new language, they rewarded me with their stories of survival and hope for the future. This interactional process of teaching and learning enriched the lives of everyone involved.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAnd finally you the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eI am certain that you will see yourself somewhere amongst the pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balboa Press AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47140591567088,"sku":"9781452524450","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781452524450_p0.jpg?v=1763844278","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781452524450","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}