{"product_id":"9781635054019","title":"Poetry, PTSD, My Family, and Me","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePoetry, PTSD, My Family, and Me\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdward Michaels describes his journey through life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe writes about his children and his amazing, steadfast wife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe talks of love and loss, life and pain, PTSD, his darkness and shame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe expresses the importance of finding angelic aid,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePushing to stand again, to illuminate the shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo mention military service, the pride from serving his flag,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd the utter devastation when advised to pack his bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this book is not all gloomy, as it talks of laughter too,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe strength of those around him, the bond of family glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat all is never over, that we’re never completely done,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat we all can shine again, if we have landed on our bum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd now a gracious thank you, for taking your first look,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor reading back these words, for his bespoke little book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mill City Press, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47032078827760,"sku":"9781635054019","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781635054019_p0.jpg?v=1763682251","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781635054019","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}