{"product_id":"one-david-j-willis-9798295644146","title":"One: A Mother's Love, A Son's Faith, and the Lessons That Carried Forward","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the streets of North Memphis to the quiet valleys of grief, this is a story of faith, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her son.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this powerful and deeply personal memoir, David shares the raw realities of growing up in poverty, battling self-esteem issues, navigating rejection, and watching his mother endure hardship with unwavering faith. From a childhood marked by struggle and resilience to the heartbreaking journey of caring for a mother through dementia, this book is both testimony and encouragement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaised by a strong, God-fearing woman who worked tirelessly to provide, David learned early that success is not defined by money, status, or popularity-but by faith, character, and perseverance. Through stories of family, loss, fatherly rejection, college hardship, spiritual calling, and personal failure, he reveals how valleys shape strength and how broken pieces can build beautiful lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith transparency, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, this book speaks directly to anyone who has ever felt overlooked, rejected, or uncertain about their purpose. It is a reminder that: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour condition is not your conclusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValleys are temporary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRejection can build resilience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod's grace meets you in your lowest moments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou must keep going-because someone is watching you rise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a memoir, this is an affirmation for leaders, parents, believers, and anyone wrestling with grief, purpose, or identity. It is a call to trust God in uncertainty, embrace growth through struggle, and recognize that even in heartbreak, there is destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever questioned why life unfolded the way it did, this book will remind you that every chapter-painful or powerful-has been shaping you for something greater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David J. Willis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798295644146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vmh Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.37d","brand":"David J. Willis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447372099839,"sku":"9798295644146","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_aff46492-4b72-4467-808e-860c4b230633.jpg?v=1777230665","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/one-david-j-willis-9798295644146","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}