{"product_id":"struck-real-stories-from-fairfield-california","title":"Struck: Real Stories from Fairfield, California","description":"In the most startling ways, in the most life-altering situations, we are struck! Life s blows rattle us to our very core, and many times, we are unsure if we can weather another storm. Meet seven people from Fairfield, California, who have been struck down by life s hard blows. Will they emerge from their broken condition, or will they shatter under the pressure of it all? What do you mean you don t know if he is dead? Jonah s stomach lurched at the thought of what just happened, and it made him shudder. He had been in plenty of fights and seen plenty of blood in his day. But he d never actually killed anyone before. Deep in his gut, Jonah knew they had done a terrible, terrible thing. As his conscience kicked in, he grew more sickened over their senseless, hasty actions. Please, don t let that guy be dead. Oh, man, don t let him be dead. Elizabeth found herself completely helpless and at the mercy of the monster she called her boyfriend. Her refusal of his advances only fueled Ted s rage. She was struck by the force of Ted s bulky graduation ring. Scared into silence, all she could do was stare at the dark blue interior of Ted s backseat and give up the fight while tears covered her face. Shame and horror melted into one as she made her way to her front door. How could she ever explain away the physical evidence of what had just happened? The police had been following her every move for months. Bethany had two kids who needed her, and she found herself in the middle of a twisted murder trial where the verdict could go either way. If that didn t seem insurmountable enough, her mother was on her deathbed states away, and she wasn t sure if she could get to her in time to say goodbye. There she sat in an empty parking lot at the end of her rope. How would she ever find her way out of this mess? Walk with your neighbors here in Fairfield, California, as they journey through life s adversities. Each of these stories will move you to tears and evoke questions you haven t thought about in years. You will be inspired that though these fighters are struck down, they are not destroyed! Each life is repaired in a most unsuspecting way ...\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1938478290\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1938478290.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Various|Samantha Jaquez\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43263810076733,"sku":"BVV.1938478290.G","price":12.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1938478290-0.jpg?v=1781125428","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/struck-real-stories-from-fairfield-california","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}