{"product_id":"welcome-to-my-world-9781593096885","title":"Welcome to My World","description":"From \u003ci\u003eEssence\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Curtis Bunn comes a moving novel about a down and out corporate executive whose unexpected encounter with a stranger inspires her to reinvent her life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBrenda Harris, a former corporate executive in Atlanta, has endured two years of personal tragedies and professional disappointments, and believes the world owes her a break. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne day, she encounters a homeless man who encourages her to look at life differently. She regularly sees this man at one of her daily stops. But she does not realize that he has been closely observing her and, despite his mental illness, is able to forge a deep connection with her in ways that both surprise and inspire her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe realizes there is a whole world out there for her to experience, and Rodney Bridges, the homeless man, helps her begin her journey of self-discovery by challenging her on their daily walks. The path is difficult, but her time with Rodney opens her up to a new world, a world she had dismissed when she lost her job, her husband left her, and her dear sister died. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart of her journey moves her to help Rodney. Through meaningful conversation and dedication, she is able to penetrate the emotional wall Rodney built after his own tragic circumstances sent him onto the streets. They become an unlikely duo--encouraging each other to overcome each of their own obstacles...and slowly a new world emerges. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA moving and powerful story about how inspiration can be found in the unlikeliest places, \u003ci\u003eWelcome to My World\u003c\/i\u003e also reaffirms that the simplest things in life--a conversation with a stranger--can lead to life-changing results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bunn, Curtis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/10\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Strebor Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781593096885\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.30w x 0.80d","brand":"Curtis Bunn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32749465305163,"sku":"9781593096885","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_33f80269-8fdb-45ba-98d2-9f9794b38580.jpg?v=1597789962","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/welcome-to-my-world-9781593096885","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}