{"product_id":"9781088038291","title":"Intestinal Fortitude: A Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart autobiographical and part expose, \u003cem\u003eIntestinal Fortitude \u003c\/em\u003eweaves Earl Llewellyn Goldmann's battles with physical injury, alcohol abuse, depression, and recovery even as he succeeds as a basketball standout, teacher, and coach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this compassionate and moving memoir of vignettes, Earl reveals how a not-so-ordinary young man with great potential from a small town on the Oregon Coast, faced repeated trauma and stress in his life. His brave, truthful, and detailed stories address head-on the implications of alcohol, an unhappy marriage, and tragic loss in his college years. His stories flow into our hearts and souls as we experience his unflinching optimism during a search for his identity through sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarl proves that a strong man with resilience, perseverance, and gratitude can find himself in a place of immense pride in his sobriety, family, and life journey. His self-reflection and wisdom, a beacon of hope for all of us, create this must-read for anyone asking questions about their life's purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brooks Goldmann Publishing, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48533111472369,"sku":"9781088038291","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781088038291_p0.jpg?v=1786318424","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781088038291","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}