{"product_id":"marked-for-life-finding-grace-and-grit-where-you-least-expect-it-hardcover","title":"Marked for Life: Finding Grace and Grit Where You Least Expect It - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Templer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRebecca M. Simons\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePatrick J. Kennedy\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo journeys of survival, loss, and finding strength in unexpected places.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarked for Life\u003c\/i\u003e weaves together the stories of Paul Templer, a survivor of a near-fatal hippo attack, and Rebecca Simons, navigating life after a second divorce, to reveal the resilience within us all. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough gripping personal anecdotes spanning continents and cultures, Paul and Rebecca offer profound insights into overcoming adversity, finding grace in suffering, and discovering the magnificence that resides within. This is more than a memoir; it's an invitation to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbrace your scars as badges of honor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind strength in vulnerability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the power of faith and self-acceptance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor readers seeking inspiration, personal growth, and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, hope and healing are always possible. Prepare to be moved, challenged, and ultimately uplifted by this testament to the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Templer\u003c\/b\u003e, a former African safari guide, survived being attacked by a rogue 8,000 lb hippopotamus, life-threatening ailments, and devastating heartbreak. Along the way, he marked himself with eleven tattoos, each rich in meaning. Paul Templer has never really been able to hold down a proper job, so he settled for adventurer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, and speaker. Paul loves being a dad and relaxing while enjoying a cup of coffee. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebecca M. Simons\u003c\/b\u003e, an unwittingly provocative theologian, uses wisdom and sassy observations to reveal the tattoos' encouraging life lessons--making them accessible and applicable to all. Having grown up in rural Wisconsin and now living in the urban landscape of Chicago, Rebecca is a blend of small-town approachability and sassy sophistication. As founder and owner of Blissfully Living she has provided years of assistance in helping others to live a better and more blissful life. She sometimes believes her emotions may kill her, but life has other plans, including writing her first book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick J. Kennedy\u003c\/b\u003e is a former U.S. Congressman and Founder, The Kennedy Forum.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9.26 x 6.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44941502185558,"sku":"9781955047029","price":46.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5138\/4918\/files\/itqf-CRvNd9781955047029.webp?v=1781287966","url":"https:\/\/www.sourceandsage.com\/products\/marked-for-life-finding-grace-and-grit-where-you-least-expect-it-hardcover","provider":"Source \u0026 Sage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}