{"product_id":"9781626768628","title":"Beating The System: My Life In Foster Care","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are stories that can reach into our hearts and tear at them with an unrelenting force and there are others, which delve deep into our subconscious and leave an indelible mark on it. Sometimes these stories come with an unremitting feeling of hopelessness and a sadness that knows no end, while others deliver nuances of anticipation that there is still some good in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeating The System: My Life in Foster Care, \u003c\/strong\u003eis the story of Marquis Williams and his turbulent childhood, as he tried desperately to figure out society while never knowing his father and having to deal with the consequences of violent outbursts from an unpredictable mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTorn from his siblings and grandmother at the age of eight, then continuously relocated from one foster home to another, Marquis found his life almost echoing that of his wayward mother, with only the joy of the game of basketball to soothe the agonies and confusion he endured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead his story, from being an introverted kid who just wanted to have a normal life, to developing into a well-adjusted adult making the right decisions. \u003cstrong\u003eBeating The System: \u003c\/strong\u003ewill challenge us all to take a deeper look at underserved children, and reflect on what we can do to help make a difference in others’ lives, all while simultaneously changing our preconceptions of the Foster Care System.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marquis Williams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47177802219760,"sku":"9781626768628","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781626768628_p0.jpg?v=1763866894","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781626768628","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}