{"product_id":"9781512748437","title":"Mending of a Broken Heart: The Nature of Meaning and the Purpose That Gives Life Hope","description":"\u003cp\u003eMending of a Broken Heart: The Nature of Meaning and the Purpose that Gives Life Hope speaks with a distinctive and evocative voice. It brings to the world of words and the thoughts they convey the unique experiences of a man struggling to pass through the deeps of loss and to emerge with a trustworthy grasp on life's meaning and purpose. The author, James Michael Castleton, an award-winning physician, shares his journey in both prose and poetry. The blend captures the nature of life-sometimes lyrical and mystical and majestic, yet often prosaic and focused on finding a path upon which one can place each foot in turn, just to make one's way through the day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMending of a Broken Heart does not shy away from life's sharp edges or from exploring how they strike at the roots of relationships. As Dr. Castleton notes in beginning his reflections, \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe are born with a broken heart,\u003cbr\u003e Born with a sorrow we can only later articulate,\u003cbr\u003e Born missing the most essential aspect of what we need to live a fulfilling life ...\u003cbr\u003e Born without a sense of meaning. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMending of a Broken Heart explains the distinctions between happiness and meaning and explores how having a valid purpose and holding to true hope contribute to giving meaning to one's life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WestBow Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47131811774704,"sku":"9781512748437","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781512748437_p0.jpg?v=1763726050","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781512748437","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}