{"product_id":"the-black-sword-9798896492818","title":"The Black Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhilip Albenze's life began in the most traumatic way, being born early and remaining in the NICU until he was healthy enough to go home with his parents. As a child, he struggled with asthma and poor health, yet was wrapped in the loving arms of his parents and family. While life was difficult as a sick child, he always could depend upon his family.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut Philip's life took a drastic turn after his time in the Army. With two traumatic experiences, he found himself drowning in alcohol addiction, an unhealthy diet, and in a toxic marriage. After a series of arrests, near-death experiences, and being shot, Philip looked towards his young son and found the motivation to turn his life around.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Black Sword chronicles Philip's journey from a self-destructive lifestyle to becoming a bodybuilding champion and personal trainer, now helping others finding their path forward to a healthy lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003eAfter getting sober and healthy, Philip Albenze, now in his fifties, is a champion natural bodybuilder. He owns his own personal training business and has helped hundreds of people achieve their fitness goals and is a counselor for those who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dorrance Publishing Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798896492818\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d","brand":"Philip Albenze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51948758597813,"sku":"9798896492818","price":11.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_6ae58720-76c7-4259-865c-2d33b9764bae.jpg?v=1762272760","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-black-sword-9798896492818","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}