{"product_id":"a-bright-and-blinding-sun-a-world-war-ii-story-of-survival-love-and-redemption-hardcover","title":"A Bright and Blinding Sun: A World War II Story of Survival, Love, and Redemption - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarcus Brotherton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author comes the incredible true story of an underage soldier's first love and loss on the battlefields of Bataan and Corregidor--perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUnbroken\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Joe Johnson Jr. ran away from home at the age of 12, hopping a freight train at the height of the Great Depression. He managed to talk his way into the U.S. Army two years later. Seeking freedom and adventure, he was sent to the Philippines. \u003cp\u003e Adrift in spirit, Joe visited a teenage prostitute, and they became unlikely, smitten allies. Yet when the Japanese attacked on December 8, 1941, their hopes of being together had to wait. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Joe and his fellow soldiers fought for four brutal months in Bataan and Corregidor, until they were forced to surrender. The boy endured years of horror as a prisoner of war, only dreaming about seeing again the girl he'd come to love. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This lyrically written and deeply encouraging saga will remind you that every life can be lifted, forgiveness is the patron of restoration, and redemption is available to all. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Brotherton\u003c\/b\u003e is a\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and coauthor dedicated to writing books that inspire heroics, promote empathy, and encourage noble living. Four of Marcus' books are \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers, five are national bestsellers, four have been optioned for movies, two have received \u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003eStarred Reviews, and one is an international bestseller. His books have also appeared on \u003ci\u003eUSA Today, Publisher's Weekly, Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e ECPA\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller lists. Born in\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eBritish Columbia, Marcus earned a bachelor's degree from Multnomah University in Portland, Oregon, and a master's degree from Biola University in Los Angeles, where he graduated with high honors. He lives\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ewith his wife and their three children in the Pacific Northwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 24, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766899081504,"sku":"9780316318914","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/daa39d72fa7dd862b2b916c5591c2633.webp?v=1780300765","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-bright-and-blinding-sun-a-world-war-ii-story-of-survival-love-and-redemption-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}