{"product_id":"9781538027509","title":"Wasabara","description":"Sometimes the friendships that end up saving us are the ones we never saw coming.\u003cp\u003eElan Wasabara discovered this after adopting a dog named Guapo when Guapo was only two months old. After serving nine years in custody on drug charges and emerging from a life filled with substance abuse, Wasabara was ready for a new start...and Guapo was ready too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWasabara: Brothers in Arms is the touching and inspiring memoir of one man's determination to find a life of which he-and his beloved dog-could feel proud. Though Wasabara encountered shadows and temptations from his past, Guapo was the steady symbol of strength and love that kept Wasabara on the right track. Along with his passion for music and literature, Wasabara kept his focus on the things he loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with heart and an unwavering determination to face his life head on, Wasabara: Brothers in Arms is a powerful reminder that anyone has the potential to overcome obstacles. A must-read for dog lovers and people hoping for a second chance in life, this book is full of heartwarming messages of forgiveness and fearlessness.\u003cbr\u003eAfter a rocky past that saw Elan Wasabara lost in the murky waters of substance abuse and prison on federal charges, he found himself searching for a life raft. He wanted a life of meaning and growth. But the real world presented endless challenges, and he felt there was little hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen he met Guapo, everything changed. A dog-an unwavering companion-Guapo was the steadfast symbol of strength Wasabara needed in times of weakness. Together, they formed a life worth living.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA memoir that is inspiring, heartfelt, and honest, Wasabara: Brothers in Arms helps you remember that no obstacle is too challenging to overcome...as long as you have the right partner by your side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElan Wasabara wrote Wasabara: Brothers in Arms after serving nine years in federal custody. He was born and raised in New York City and has been married for twenty-three years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOOK Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47030438363376,"sku":"9781538027509","price":8.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781538027509_p0.jpg?v=1763745445","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781538027509","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}