{"product_id":"stories-for-the-urban-soul-9781736942901","title":"Stories For the (Urban) Soul","description":"\u003cp\u003e Stories for the (Urban) Soul is a compilation of ten short stories and novellas that depict a modern take on spirituality in African American culture. Written for young adults and adults, the compilation presents male and female characters whose identities intertwine with fashion, music, urban vernacular and, in most cases, a very tangible \u003cstrong\u003efaith\u003c\/strong\u003e. In many of the stories the main character is presented with a challenge that tests their faith and overcomes, usually with the assistance of others. The reader will see how these characters navigate typical life circumstances such as \u003cstrong\u003eheartbreak\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eabuse\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efriendships\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e social justice\u003c\/strong\u003e issues and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Vanessa is a college student who has a strong family background and great sense of self, but finds herself the victim of an abusive relationship. A friend's \u003cstrong\u003espirituality \u003c\/strong\u003eis a great influence in helping her break free. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Calvin faces betrayal from Monica when finding out she cheated on him with his best friend, but his faith helps him to give her another chance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Tyrone experiences \u003cstrong\u003etrauma \u003c\/strong\u003ewhen his friend and fellow student is \u003cstrong\u003emurdered \u003c\/strong\u003ewhile running in his own neighborhood during their college fall break, but this \u003cstrong\u003etragedy \u003c\/strong\u003ehelps him realize his own calling in social justice for the \u003cstrong\u003eBlack community\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e These stories will unquestionably resonate with many African Americans who are evolving in their spirituality and will provide a pathway for young Black men and women to navigate questions of faith and community in today's world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicole Miller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/10\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781736942901\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 440\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicole Miller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42303910117557,"sku":"9781736942901","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_814fe74b-085c-4cc5-aecc-ea9c9f57e3e5.jpg?v=1658843432","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/stories-for-the-urban-soul-9781736942901","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}