{"product_id":"control-freak-tj-sharitz-9798990583313","title":"Control Freak: The Least Valuable Player","description":"What if control isn't your greatest strength... but the very thing holding you back from peace, healing, and freedom? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eControl Freak: The Least Valuable Player\u003c\/i\u003e, TJ Sharitz shares a raw, deeply personal true story of pressure, perfectionism, hidden struggle, and the life-changing power of surrender. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter being diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD as a child and forced to repeat third grade without his friends, TJ made a silent decision: he would take control of his life before life could hurt him again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe would become funny enough.\u003cbr\u003eSuccessful enough.\u003cbr\u003eAthletic enough.\u003cbr\u003eStrong enough. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd on the outside, it looked like it worked. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut beneath the surface, control was quietly stealing his peace, straining his relationships, and pulling him farther from God. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThen everything changed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a mysterious, life-threatening illness struck, TJ came face-to-face with what he could no longer manage, fix, or force. In that moment, he had a choice: keep trying to wield control, or finally yield to God. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eControl Freak: The Least Valuable Player\u003c\/i\u003e is not just another inspirational story. It is a confession. A rescue mission. A faith-filled journey through brokenness, healing, grace, and the freedom that begins when we stop trying to be the hero and let God take the lead. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is for anyone who: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeels exhausted from trying to hold everything together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estruggles with control, fear, or perfectionism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecarries shame, hidden pain, or silent battles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elongs for peace that does not depend on circumstances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewants to experience God's healing and freedom in a deeper way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you have ever wondered whether surrender could change your life, this story will meet you right where you are. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased on real-life events, this book also includes discussion questions and recommended resources for readers who want to go deeper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tj Sharitz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798990583313\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Retelling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/24\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 234\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d","brand":"Tj Sharitz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49169390731519,"sku":"9798990583313","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/control-freak-tj-sharitz-9798990583313","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}