{"product_id":"the-exit-living-with-urban-joy-9781639888566","title":"The Exit: Living with Urban Joy","description":"In her debut book, \u003ci\u003eThe Exit - Living with Urban Joy\u003c\/i\u003e, Jennifer Julien Gaskin explores the relationship between joy, faith, and cultural traditions. Through skillful storytelling, she brings her readers on a journey through oppression, challenges, tribulations, and her reinvention by living a life with urban joy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Exit\u003c\/i\u003e compels its readers on a path to understanding, defining a way forward by opening their hearts and spaces to joy, faith, and, ultimately, redemption. Through gritty and sometimes heartbreaking storytelling, Gaskin takes her readers on an uber ride through her pain, trauma, and triumphs by living her life intentionally. She urges readers to reconnect with their humanity and allow themselves to connect with others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlso, the writer of the Substack newsletter \u003ci\u003eBachannal Business\u003c\/i\u003e and the founder of the Worcester Caribbean American Carnival Association discusses that for oppressed individuals, joy may not always be found in celebration but rather in small acts of survival and the hope that enables one to continue. This type of joy, urban joy, is intentional and accompanied by a sense of fulfillment; it can be harsh and educational but ultimately gives people the strength to move forward. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJennifer challenges humanity that words, if used correctly, can change the world, highlighting the role of joy, faith, and connection in preserving humanity. Without a change, humanity is doomed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough \u003ci\u003eThe Exit\u003c\/i\u003e, Gaskin aims to empower and inspire readers to live with urban joy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Julien Gaskin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Atmosphere Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/10\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.22d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781639888566\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atmosphere Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40997209473139,"sku":"9.78164E+12","price":20.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_aa821025-07d3-41d7-a725-879a5959c018.jpg?v=1696948285","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/the-exit-living-with-urban-joy-9781639888566","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}