{"product_id":"three-more-words-9781481415583","title":"Three More Words","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn the sequel to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling memoir \u003ci\u003eThree Little Words\u003c\/i\u003e, Ashley Rhodes-Courter expands on life beyond the foster care system, the joys and heartbreak with the family she's created, and her efforts to make peace with her past.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAshley Rhodes-Courter spent a harrowing nine years of her life in fourteen different foster homes. Her memoir, \u003ci\u003eThree Little Words\u003c\/i\u003e, captivated audiences everywhere and went on to become a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller. Now Ashley reveals the nuances of life after foster care: College and its assorted hijinks, including meeting \"the one.\" Marriage, which began with a beautiful wedding on a boat that was almost hijacked (literally) by some biological family members. Having kids--from fostering children and the heartbreak of watching them return to destructive environments, to the miraculous joy of blending biological and adopted offspring. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether she's overcoming self-image issues, responding to calls asking for her to run for Senate, or dealing with continuing drama from her biological family, Ashley Rhodes-Courter never fails to impress or inspire with her authentic voice and uplifting message of hope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRhodes-Courter, Ashley:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Ashley Rhodes-Courter has been featured in \u003ci\u003eTeen People\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGlamour\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as on \u003ci\u003eGood Morning America\u003c\/i\u003e. Her first memoir, \u003ci\u003eThree Little Words\u003c\/i\u003e, began as an essay, which won a writing contest for high school students, and was published in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eThree More Words\u003c\/i\u003e. A graduate of Eckerd College and a champion for the reformation of the foster care system, Ashley speaks internationally on foster care and adoption. Visit her at Rhodes-Courter.com.","brand":"Atheneum Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50415901638930,"sku":"9781481415583","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_122d1b25-95f4-4546-b996-7ec66d9c5865.jpg?v=1729412280","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/three-more-words-9781481415583","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}