{"product_id":"the-cries-of-my-soul-rodrigo-t-gabriel-9781664210431","title":"The Cries of My Soul: The Resiliency of the Human Spirit","description":"\u003cp\u003eRodrigo T. Gabriel and his wife, Sylvia Ti a, were seemingly on their way to living the American dream after leaving the Philippines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThey made an honest living, raised children with strong values, and created a better life for the family. But they had to confront an unthinkable challenge when their second daughter, Melissa, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe family would witness Melissa's excruciating treatment before she lost her battle at age twelve.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this memoir, the author chronicles his life from his humble beginnings growing up in the province of Bulacan, Philippines, falling in love, and immigrating to the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt its core, however, the book is about his beloved daughter and includes snippets from her personal diary. Woven throughout the story are the author's reflections as well as Melissa's poignant poems and heartbreaking last writings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWithin twelve short years, Melissa was able to teach others life lessons that highlighted the value of being kind, selfless, and loving. She was also able to find self-fulfillment, which enabled her to courageously and confidently express her willingness to join her Creator. Having had more than thirty years to reflect on her life, her father tells her story-as well as his.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rodrigo T. Gabriel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1664210431\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781664210431\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e WestBow Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 150\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d","brand":"Rodrigo T. Gabriel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43993562841343,"sku":"9781664210431","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_48b33539-4dc7-4cb0-9d5a-38a68b43f63a.jpg?v=1683325027","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-cries-of-my-soul-rodrigo-t-gabriel-9781664210431","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}