{"product_id":"the-touch-breaking-the-cycle-9781088117682","title":"The Touch: Breaking the Cycle","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e The Touch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e Shay Owens is a troubled teen from a deeply troubled home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Bullying to keep his true identity from being revealed, Shay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e stays cruel to anyone that dares to get close to him, as a\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e buffer of emotional safety. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Hoping to break free one day from family trauma, and live on \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e his own he is desperate to find solace in family and friends \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e who can provide peace of mind and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Facing difficult decisions without an emotional toolbox to navigate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e by, Shay finds he must choose to live a life of crime to survive or\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e accept a court-ordered summer program for wayward teens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Shay learns through the most unlikely pairing that friendship \u0026amp; \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e the power of touch can do more than hurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laurell Lane\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Willow Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/16\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 204\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.67lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781088117682\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLane, Laurell:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - About The Author Laurell Lane lives in the wheat fields of Montana with her dogs, Julia, Romeo and special needs cat Willow, along with many other friends at the Blue Heron Animal Shelter. In addition, Lane, a Child Development Specialist with a Master's Degree in Social Work, combines years of experience with her work as a Child \u0026amp; Family Therapist, Juvenile Probation Officer and Social Worker to create stories that encourage readers to use problem-solving strategies and ways to develop higher self-esteem, much like the characters in the books she shares. Anyone can develop inner strength and resolve if given the right tools.To obtain a free E-Study Guide to promote discussions and growth, as a companion to these empowering pieces of literature, please write: to laurelllane611@gmail. com. Feel free to use the above email address to share questions and comments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Willow Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43875035480179,"sku":"9.78109E+12","price":18.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_6447dc4a-3208-4d2a-98fd-cb292eda728e.jpg?v=1758282546","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-touch-breaking-the-cycle-9781088117682","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}