{"product_id":"the-black-sword-paperback","title":"The Black Sword - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhilip Albenze\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhilip Albenze's life began in the most traumatic way, being born early and remaining in the NICU until he was healthy enough to go home with his parents. As a child, he struggled with asthma and poor health, yet was wrapped in the loving arms of his parents and family. While life was difficult as a sick child, he always could depend upon his family.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut Philip's life took a drastic turn after his time in the Army. With two traumatic experiences, he found himself drowning in alcohol addiction, an unhealthy diet, and in a toxic marriage. After a series of arrests, near-death experiences, and being shot, Philip looked towards his young son and found the motivation to turn his life around.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Black Sword chronicles Philip's journey from a self-destructive lifestyle to becoming a bodybuilding champion and personal trainer, now helping others finding their path forward to a healthy lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003eAfter getting sober and healthy, Philip Albenze, now in his fifties, is a champion natural bodybuilder. He owns his own personal training business and has helped hundreds of people achieve their fitness goals and is a counselor for those who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.21 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 29, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67943941832862,"sku":"9798896492818","price":22.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7748\/8030\/files\/RiHBvx0Win9798896492818.webp?v=1793958658","url":"https:\/\/theword.com\/products\/the-black-sword-paperback","provider":"TheWord.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}