{"product_id":"9781891386930","title":"A Spirited Escape","description":"A Spirited Escape: Wilderness Empathy \u003cp\u003eTeaches Response to Sociopathic Vendetta\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFabulous book! I loved this story. It brought back to life that summer, my experiences at Holden (2002). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNancy A. Johnson, Registrar, Holden Village, WA \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohnson has woven together some harsh but treasured experiences, cartoonishly alarming dreams, daytime musings and words of wisdom to fashion a tapestry of understanding and forgiveness. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLani Steele, International Educator, Poet, Fiction and Travel Writer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow does a good, loving couple endure and triumph over a neighbor from hell who openly pledges to harass them till they die? You'll share the tears, feel the fears and exalt in the outcome of this poignant real-life story, carefully and passionately documented by the author. Her account is a riveting read. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRandall Murray, Journalism Professor Emeritus, Cal Poly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Spirited Escape inspires with lessons in sensitivity and personal triumph over adversity. Coupled with therapeutic hiking in the unparalleled beauty of Glacier Peaks Wilderness, the book is a pleasurable read for adventure seekers and\/or solace for those who suffer exigencies of wrongful accusation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilma Gore, Author, Long Distance Grandparenting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoems by barbara marysdaughter (Johnson's pen name for poetry) follow eight chapters in her book to vibrate with visions uniquely her own. From whimsical, satirical and hard-hitting to the lyrical, they engage us with keen wit, sensitivity, haunting imagery, and probing questions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane Elsdon, Poet Laureate of San Luis Obispo, CA 2005\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohnson quotes American poet Muriel Rukeyser: \"A world is to be fought, sung and built: love must imagine the world.\" The author writes: \"This community is building and fighting for a world where love rules, and musicians at Holden sing it into reality.\" A splendid performance: Bravo! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eR.K. Johnston, Jazz musician \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plain View Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47039223038192,"sku":"9781891386930","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781891386930_p0.jpg?v=1763609435","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781891386930","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}