{"product_id":"miracles-9781603816212","title":"Miracles","description":"\u003cp\u003eFather Jake Austin's life is turned upside down by three intersecting plots that focus on the relationship between miracles and science, the clash of facts and faith, and the inexplicable production of unexpected miracles from disastrous events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a priest, he counsels a young couple whose baby is in a coma but wonders whether he is dealing with an accident or child abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen his sister is hospitalized with leukemia, he assumes the role of caregiver for her child, as well as her bone marrow donor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNewspaper reports of miracles at a nearby parish draw Jake to St. Wenceslaus Church. When he arrives, he witnesses a statue weep blood, and his Bishop assigns the investigation to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith each challenge, his faith is tested. One thing is for certain, Jake is not your conventional Catholic priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVanek, John:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - John Vanek received his bachelor's degree from Case Western Reserve University, his medical degree from the University of Rochester, did his internship at University Hospitals of Cleveland, and completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic. His poetry has won contests and has been published in a variety of literary journals, anthologies, and magazines. John lives in Florida, where he teaches a poetry workshop for seniors. For more information, go to JohnVanekAuthor.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Coffeetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50649217401106,"sku":"9781603816212","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_69284c17-ecb7-472f-b738-c099fd373101.jpg?v=1733257602","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/miracles-9781603816212","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}