{"product_id":"9781468581287","title":"Broken Silence","description":"\u003cbr\u003eDoug’s third book of poetry \u003ci\u003eBroken Silence\u003c\/i\u003e is his trilogy of poetry, in which he returns to his roots of what inspired him to write. This collection of poems focuses on romance, heartbreak, family, motivation and dealing with the struggles that a person may encounter in life. The poems convey his feelings about how important loved ones are with the dedication poem to his mother, \u003ci\u003eFirst Lady\u003c\/i\u003e. The poem \u003ci\u003eIn Memory of You\u003c\/i\u003e, was written for his Grandmother he lost to cancer.  \u003cbr\u003eDoug discusses the joys of love and finding that connection with a person in his heartfelt poems \u003ci\u003eNotice You\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFalling For You\u003c\/i\u003e. He also addresses the pain of losing a relationship in his poems \u003ci\u003eI Remember When\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOff The Market\u003c\/i\u003e, where sometimes putting your heart on the line does not guarantee,a person will end up with the result that was being sought out. In addition, his poem \u003ci\u003eU.G.L.Y.\u003c\/i\u003e inspires people that no matter what the opinion others may have of a person, there is strength to overcome any insecurity to find the path of secure inner happiness. The poem \u003ci\u003eIn My World\u003c\/i\u003e addresses the struggles and pains that he views others dealing with in terms of unemployment and how it is affecting the world.  \u003cbr\u003eDoug’s purpose in writing this book is to share his thoughts in a poetic form so others can see that no one is ever alone in feeling like the only outcast in the world. We are all unique in our own special way, and live every day as you are painting the world with your vision for everyone to see. \u003ci\u003eBroken Silence\u003c\/i\u003e will stimulate a person’s mind and show that most valuable things in life primarily come from within and understanding others.","brand":"AuthorHouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47130216399088,"sku":"9781468581287","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781468581287_p0.jpg?v=1763696353","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781468581287","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}