{"product_id":"9781504344647","title":"The Forgiving Dream","description":"Several years ago, I saw a thirteen-year-old boy with the disease of Progeria, in which the aging process is accelerated in children, being interviewed on television. He looked like a little old man despite his tender years, yet he seemed to transcend his affliction. His voice had a musical, flute-like quality, and I had never seen anyone so full of joy and focused in the moment. I was later to learn that what emanated from that boy is typical of children with Progeria. I wondered what it must have been like in ancient times for such a child. Would he have been feared? Revered? Abandoned? Or put to death as evil—a devil child?  Then, in an instant, I believe the Divine gave me the concept of a story that takes place in such ancient times with such a boy who becomes known as a great and wise healer at its center. The people think he’s a little old man, but then it’s discovered he’s really a twelve-year-old boy.  The Forgiving Dream is the first book in The Forgiving Dream Trilogy.","brand":"Balboa Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47164915482864,"sku":"9781504344647","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781504344647_p0.jpg?v=1763712477","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781504344647","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}