{"product_id":"your-words-hurt-me-malachi-overcomes-his-past-for-a-better-future-9781964203171","title":"Your Words Hurt Me: Malachi Overcomes His Past for a Better Future","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"It Only Starts with One Word.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWords shape us in ways we don't always realize. They build or break confidence, inspire hope or plant fear, and can linger in the mind long after they've been spoken. For Malachi, words were not just something people said-they were the foundation of everything he believed about himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the time he was a child, Malachi was surrounded by words that told him who he was-and who he wasn't. At home, he heard warnings, criticisms, and comparisons that made him feel small. At school, classmates like Jeff made him question his worth. Even when his best friend Rebecca spoke encouragement, he couldn't fully believe it. No matter where he turned, he felt like he wasn't good enough, smart enough, or strong enough to succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis doubts followed him through life. When he had a chance at love, he didn't believe he was worthy of it. When he tried out for sports, he didn't think he could be good enough. When he applied for his first job, his mother's words about his father's failures played on repeat in his mind. No matter how much he wanted to believe in himself, the words of his past always seemed to be louder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut what if words don't have to define you?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMalachi's journey is one of self-doubt, struggle, and eventually, self-discovery. Through moments of fear, failure, and frustration, he starts to realize that he has a choice. He can keep believing the words that have always haunted him, or he can replace them with the truth about who he really is. With Rebecca by his side and the support of unexpected mentors, Malachi begins the process of breaking free from the labels placed on him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour Words Hurt Me is a deeply moving, coming-of-age novel about self-worth, resilience, and the power of choosing which words to believe. It speaks to anyone who has ever been hurt by words and reminds readers that the words you speak and the ones you accept into your life can shape your future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book challenges readers to think about: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe words they've been told throughout their life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe words they've told themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe words they choose to speak to others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause words don't just fade. They stay. And the right ones can change everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Build Our Kingdom Publishing, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781964203171\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.16d","brand":"Allen Brown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52732309176501,"sku":"9781964203171","price":11.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/your-words-hurt-me-malachi-overcomes-his-past-for-a-better-future-9781964203171","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}