{"product_id":"touching-spirit-bear","title":"Touching Spirit Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin Cole Matthews lies anger, rage and hate. Cole has been stealing and fighting for years. This time he caught Peter Driscal in the parking lot and smashed his head against the sidewalk. Now, Peter may have permanent brain damage and Cole is in the biggest trouble of his life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCole is offered Circle Justice: a system based on Native American traditions that attempts to provide healing for the criminal offender, the victim, and the community. With prison as his only alternative, Cole plays along. He says he wants to repent, but in his heart, Cole blames his alcoholic mom, his abusive dad, wimpy Peter (everyone but himself) for his situation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCole receives a one-year banishment to a remote Alaskan island. There, he is mauled by a mysterious white bear of Native American legend. Hideously injured, Cole waits for death. His thoughts shift from anger to humility. To survive, he must stop blaming others and take responsibility for his life. Rescuers arrive to save Cole's body, but it is the attack of the Spirit Bear that may save his soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBen Mikaelsen paints a vivid picture of a juvenile offender, examining the roots of his anger without absolving him of responsibility for his actions, and questioning a society in which angry people make victims of their peers and communities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTouching Spirit Bear\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a poignant testimonial to the power of a pain that can destroy, or lead to healing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Mikaelsen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47312916709597,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6860\/1821\/files\/41128030.jpg?v=1769543983","url":"https:\/\/thenextchaptergp.com\/products\/touching-spirit-bear","provider":"The Next Chapter  -  Books, Puzzles and Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}