{"product_id":"sunshine-and-rays-of-hope-james-benedict-9781480946361","title":"Sunshine and Rays of Hope","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe United States of America was formed by the courageous immigrants of yesterday, whose culture, hard work, and determination helped to shape the country it is today. Their spirit continues to inspire the future and push the country toward a strong tomorrow. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1800s, where our story begins, there is still a continual influx of immigrants to North American from Europe. Many seek to find new lives in the United States and Canada. However, the move is not easy for many families. Instead, life throws many challenges in their path, forcing them to continually persevere and overcome even the greatest obstacles. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermined to succeed, they fight through tears and sweat and are guided by three core values to make North America their home: reverence for God, respect for life, and honor to do what is right. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Maine, James Benedict graduated from Maine Maritime Academy and explored the seas to Africa. He then joined the Benedictine monastery and studied for priesthood. There, he took the name of Brother James, which later inspired his pen name. After his time as a merchant marine and in monastery, he worked for International Paper for 34 years. The merchant marine is the fourth branch of the service as army, navy, air force, and merchant marine. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSunshine and Rays of Hope \u003c\/em\u003eis the author's second book and his first novel. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Benedict\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1480946362\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781480946361\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dorrance Publishing Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/28\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 276\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.82lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d","brand":"James Benedict","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47637234286847,"sku":"9781480946361","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1b9fdbc5-1aef-4da8-a9bf-d4f725fff8b1.jpg?v=1765114844","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sunshine-and-rays-of-hope-james-benedict-9781480946361","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}