{"product_id":"the-cries-of-my-soul-the-resiliency-of-the-human-spirit-paperback","title":"The Cries of My Soul: The Resiliency of the Human Spirit - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRodrigo T. Gabriel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRodrigo T. Gabriel and his wife, Sylvia Ti a, were seemingly on their way to living the American dream after leaving the Philippines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThey made an honest living, raised children with strong values, and created a better life for the family. But they had to confront an unthinkable challenge when their second daughter, Melissa, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe family would witness Melissa's excruciating treatment before she lost her battle at age twelve.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this memoir, the author chronicles his life from his humble beginnings growing up in the province of Bulacan, Philippines, falling in love, and immigrating to the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt its core, however, the book is about his beloved daughter and includes snippets from her personal diary. Woven throughout the story are the author's reflections as well as Melissa's poignant poems and heartbreaking last writings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWithin twelve short years, Melissa was able to teach others life lessons that highlighted the value of being kind, selfless, and loving. She was also able to find self-fulfillment, which enabled her to courageously and confidently express her willingness to join her Creator. Having had more than thirty years to reflect on her life, her father tells her story-as well as his.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRodrigo Gabriel is a father, husband and a man of strong faith. Born on March 10, 1945 in the province of Bulacan, Philippines, Rodrigo (or Rod) came from extremely humble beginnings and worked his way towards making theAmerican Dream his reality. Rod married Sylvia Tiña in 1970, and they immigrated together to the USA in 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom having to walk to school without shoes as a child to navigating the streets of New York City as an accomplished financial executive, and amidst all of the challenges and tests of courage along the way, Rod's faith in The Lord and innate desire to provide for his family never wavered.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRod and Sylvia currently live in Manalapan, New Jersey, and their children are Bernadette, their guardian angel Melissa, and Rod Robert. Bernadette and Rod Robert reside in San Diego, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49154983657624,"sku":"9781664210431","price":28.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/Ly8rMStPMUpRYzJWVi9mbFpEaUZKdz09.webp?v=1779674447","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobooks.myshopify.com\/products\/the-cries-of-my-soul-the-resiliency-of-the-human-spirit-paperback","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}