{"product_id":"9781491820568","title":"My Life in Metaphor","description":"Dear Reader:  Welcome to My Life in Metaphor, one man’s life experiences and views of life, death, and everything in between.   My writing reflects   growing up a part of two distinct, rich cultures;  training as a scientist and public health professional;   work and residence in three foreign countries – Brazil, Jordan and Ecuador;    a love of nature; and,  great respect for our country, but concern about a decline in our nation’s values – the growing hostility and intolerance, technology as a substitute for direct human contact, and excessive violence.   I hope you will enjoy my poetry, find it interesting and thought-provoking.   Sincerely,   Joseph Baldi Acosta","brand":"AuthorHouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47142560825584,"sku":"9781491820568","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781491820568_p0.jpg?v=1763660439","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781491820568","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}