{"product_id":"broken-shackles-bill-herndon-9798218966256","title":"Broken Shackles: An aspirational journey, anchored by determination, purpose and forgiveness","description":"A potent memoir that unveils the extraordinary life of the author. Born into poverty and generational trauma, with parents who were troubled teenagers lacking formal education, the author faced immense challenges from the outset. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a child, he confronted abuse and bore witness to his mother's ongoing mental health struggles, stemming from her deeply entrenched trauma Simultaneously, his father waged his own battle against demons and addiction.\u003cbr\u003eFrom a young age, the author possessed an inherent aversion to individuals harboring ill intentions-a trait that would ultimately shape his destiny. Against all odds, he adamantly refused to yield to circumstances that often prove overwhelming and perpetuate cycles devoid of hope. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the age of 10, he summoned the courage to escape a cruel foster care family, a distant \u003cb\u003e25 miles away \u003c\/b\u003efrom the nearest city, As an adult, he displayed unwavering determination by rescuing his mother, whom he hadn't seen in over a decade, from the clutches of prostitution and addiction within a crack den. Leaving that crack house without her was simply not an option. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis gripping true story stands as a tribute to \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eresilience\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003easpiration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, and the transformative power of \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eforgiveness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e. It serves as an inspirational call to embrace our boundless potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bill Herndon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8218966250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798218966256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Neon Lion Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/17\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d","brand":"Bill Herndon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44491765743871,"sku":"9798218966256","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1f2a1ee9-fd7d-4656-8a14-aa4dadba85b5.jpg?v=1699453105","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/broken-shackles-bill-herndon-9798218966256","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}