{"product_id":"9781452595368","title":"A Path of Choices","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn April of 2011, my beloved older brother died unexpectedly and tragically. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn my darkest hour of grief, I stepped outside into a heavy thunderstorm and pouring rain, feeling utterly alone, not caring if I was struck by lightning. The storm of pain inside me matched the raging storm outside. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn those first months, it seemed that the well of tears would never stop. Gradually, however, I realized that my soul was being washed clean by the waters of forgiveness. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSlowly the storm clouds became less intense and my chest opened up, inhaling the fresh clean air and exhaling the ‘letting go’. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA new dawn was breaking in my life. Nothing would ever be the same again, but life without my brother continued regardless. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGradually, acceptance, understanding, and surrender filtered in and settled in my soul star. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEvery day and at every stage of our lives, we have a choice, and then there is Grace. Acceptance that you are loved unconditionally by your Creator brings the gift of self-worth. All the glory of God’s perfection is within us. You have been created to be you. Only you can be you! Be the best version of you, starting today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balboa Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47140649861360,"sku":"9781452595368","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781452595368_p0.jpg?v=1763844631","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781452595368","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}