{"product_id":"beyond-the-roots-michael-mclean-wheeler-9798243311670","title":"Beyond The Roots: The Testimony of Michael Wheeler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYOU CAN ONLY HOLD THE DOOR SHUT ON YOUR PAST FOR SO LONG BEFORE THE LOCK BREAKS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave you ever felt like you are living two lives? One life is the face you show the world: the responsible parent, the hard worker, and the person in the church pew. The other life is a secret war zone of addiction, hidden trauma, and a silence so loud it threatens to deafen you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eBeyond the Roots\u003c\/b\u003e, Michael Wheeler exposes the reality of the \"double life\" in a raw, gritty, and ultimately redemptive true story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom his earliest memories surviving in a tepee on the wilderness plains to the rigid discipline of the United States Marine Corps, Michael became an expert in suppression. He built a \"cage\" around his heart, believing that if he just locked his pain away, he could survive. But while he projected the image of a strong Marine and a faithful worship leader, he was secretly drowning in alcohol and drug abuse, running as fast as he could from the God who was right beside him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gripping Christian memoir takes you from the edge of suicide to the foot of the Cross. It is a story of spiritual warfare that proves you cannot outrun your brokenness with physical miles or religious performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is a lifeline for readers struggling with: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \"Double Life\" \u003c\/b\u003e For those tired of faking perfection in church while battling secret sins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAddiction and Recovery: \u003c\/b\u003e A testimony of how God can break the chains of alcoholism and substance abuse without rehab, through the power of the Holy Spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMilitary and Veteran Struggles: \u003c\/b\u003e A relatable account of the transition from the structure of the Marine Corps to the chaos of civilian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChildhood Trauma: \u003c\/b\u003e Finding healing from the scars of a broken home and domestic abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuicide and Depression: \u003c\/b\u003e Discovering that the \"out\" you are looking for isn't death; it is surrender.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael's story proves that the \"out\" you are looking for isn't an exit; it is an entrance. It is the moment you stop holding the door shut, invite Jesus into the wreckage, and let Him lead you to the Rock that is higher than you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStop running. Stop fighting. Read \u003cb\u003eBeyond the Roots\u003c\/b\u003e and discover what it means to live a life of \u003cb\u003eNo Reserve, No Retreat, and No Regrets\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael McLean Wheeler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798243311670\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Michael McLean Wheeler","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49171688521983,"sku":"9798243311670","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beyond-the-roots-michael-mclean-wheeler-9798243311670","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}