{"product_id":"river-of-angels-volume-1-a-novel-of-cultural-and-environmental-conflict-9780984511983","title":"River of Angels, Volume 1: A Novel of Cultural and Environmental Conflict","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"You will delve into political intrigue \u0026amp; apathy, betrayal, self reflection, and finding inner strength, and what true friendship and trust can achieve.... I am very impressed with the writing and the deep emotional connections I felt with the main characters.\"\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003ci\u003eKimKat, Verified Reviewer\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When a prostitute is beaten on a Caribbean Island, no one realizes that this seemingly minor event will light a fuse to blow apart the old, corrupt social order. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Pursuing healing for the wounded young woman and for other poor workers, members of the community become targets of ruthless entrepreneurs planning to reap big profits while despoiling the island's rich environment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Readers will meet Monica, a prostitute by choice who controls every aspect of her life and her bordello until her world crumbles; Rosie, an American professor and healer who must forsake her roles of teacher and wife as she faces her husband's involvement in the schemes; Pide, a homeless beggar who brings unexpected wisdom, humor, and friendship to those he touches; Abuelita and Don Tuto who are leaders of the island outcasts who live in the darkness of its vast cave system and underground river, and guide the way to a new relationship with the land. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The reader will feel the vibrant, rich world of the exotic, the struggles that still exist, and will be better for it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"If you enjoy a well written book that transports you to another place and explores the complexities of human nature, I recommend you read \u003ci\u003eRiver of Angels\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\"- \u003ci\u003eMiss A, Verified Reviewer\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Read the entire \u003ci\u003eGenerations of Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e series: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 1. \u003ci\u003eRiver of Angels\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003e\"an absorbing drama with extraordinary characters.\"\u003c\/b\u003e (Kirkus) \u003cbr\u003e 2. \u003ci\u003eColor of Lies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003e\"a well-researched novel that highlights community.\"\u003c\/b\u003e(Kirkus) \u003cbr\u003e 3. \u003ci\u003eFounding Stones\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003e\"the author's pithy writing helps retain a discernable tension.\"\u003c\/b\u003e(Kirkus)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sedro Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/16\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780984511983\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 298\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.60d","brand":"Abbe Rolnick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41352287846581,"sku":"9780984511983","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_cea80f30-2bb2-43bc-b926-6f3be30122f0.jpg?v=1637032464","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/river-of-angels-volume-1-a-novel-of-cultural-and-environmental-conflict-9780984511983","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}