{"product_id":"surviving-lifes-storms","title":"Surviving Life's Storms","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003eSurviving Life’s Storms is a powerful and deeply personal memoir that chronicles a life transformed in an instant. Once a thriving professor and associate dean at a major university, Lynn Housner stood at the peak of his career, recognized for his exceptional research and service and set to receive national honors. Before those accolades could be realized, his life took an unexpected turn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA sudden and devastating illness left him paralyzed, confined to a wheelchair, and living with chronic pain. In the wake of this life-altering event, Lynn lost not only his career, but also his home, independence, and many of the experiences that once defined him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis memoir traces his journey through profound loss and adjustment, capturing the emotional and physical challenges he faced along the way. Surviving Life’s Storms is ultimately a story of perseverance and the enduring human spirit, the Holy Spirit, or both, and the choice to \"go on\" even in the face of unimaginable change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003eLynn Housner, Ph.D., dedicated much of his life to academia, where his passion for teaching, research, and service left a lasting impact on both colleagues and students. He viewed his academic community as an extension of his family, fostering meaningful connections throughout his career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003eOutside of his professional life, Lynn and his wife embraced a peaceful lifestyle on 40 acres in the mountains of  West Virginia, surrounded by nature and a lively mix of animals, including their beloved dogs and cats, as well as local wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size\"\u003eFollowing his illness, Lynn was no longer able to maintain the farm life he cherished. Refusing to withdraw, he redirected his energy toward community involvement, becoming an advocate for music, art, and outdoor recreation. His continued commitment to enriching the lives of others reflects the same passion and resilience that define his story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dorrance Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67596072878368,"sku":"979-8-90297-122-1","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/3983\/1584\/files\/HousnerL_Cover.jpg?v=1790689579","url":"https:\/\/bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com\/products\/surviving-lifes-storms","provider":"Dorrance Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}