{"product_id":"the-gentle-giant-and-the-mj-michael-9781449735166","title":"The Gentle Giant and the Beauty Queen: And Their City of Steubenville, Ohio","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe following story that I'm going to share is true. It illuminates the impossible that can become possible when there is: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e- A loving and accepting family\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Mother's and Grandmother's prayers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Strong presence of the Judeo Christian work ethic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Attitudes of Victory vs. Victimhood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a story of love and the tragedy of others that made for this Developmentally Disabled couple's independence. You'll observe contrasting family attitudes and the unbelievable circumstances in others' lives that are beyond comprehension. We'll walk through some lives to celebrate their victories through love and determination.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou'll cheer the contentment, happiness, and love of this special couple. But you'll also be challenged as we see our own evaluations and prejudging of things and people that are different. This book makes all of us look at ourselves and question our own tolerance levels in many areas of life.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBy the end of this story, most of you living in or visiting Steubenville, Ohio will think a little differently and smile as you see David (7' tall) and Ruthy (5' tall) sauntering down the sidewalk, holding hands as always.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll be inspired by secrets of triumph over odds and you'll feel the small victories and blessings that we should celebrate every day.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMy hope is that your experience in reading this book will be as enjoyable as the laughs and tears I've experienced as I interviewed and met the remarkable characters that you're about to meet in this true saga.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe may even have to ask, \"Do we love enough? Do we have what it takes to make lemonade out of our lemons?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mj Michael\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1449735169\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781449735166\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e WestBow Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/03\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d","brand":"Mj Michael","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48439188652287,"sku":"9781449735166","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1e6a485f-54fe-427f-9115-9c808d94eeb6.jpg?v=1777176038","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-gentle-giant-and-the-mj-michael-9781449735166","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}