{"product_id":"this-is-how-it-is","title":"This Is How It Is","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon Michaelson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e This Is How It Is\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber Of Pages:\u003c\/b\u003e 281\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026-03-03\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eIs the world broken, or are we just listening to the wrong leaders?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom backpacking across 1970s Europe to reporting on football legends, Simon Michaelson's life has been anything but ordinary. But when family tragedy strikes and his sister falls prey to a cult, Simon's journey turns inward, sparking a lifelong quest for truth in a chaotic world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis Is How It Is\u003c\/b\u003e blends candid memoir with sharp social commentary. Simon challenges the status quo, questioning the necessity of politicians, money, and war. He reflects on the sanctity of the NHS, the folly of the British Empire, and the search for peace in the Middle East. Through conversations with strangers on a train and deep spiritual reflection, he argues that humanity's potential is stifled by the very systems designed to protect us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders will find a unique mix of Watford FC nostalgia, Christian faith, and uncompromising political critique. Whether you seek inspiration from a life well-lived or a catalyst to rethink society, this book offers a provocative perspective on what it means to be alive in the twenty-first century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReady to question everything?\u003c\/b\u003e Scroll up and grab your copy today to join the conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEAN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781918707083\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguages:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon Michaelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53414676169011,"sku":"9781918707083","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/3636\/7411\/files\/9781918707083.jpg?v=1780297074","url":"https:\/\/bookabaloo.com\/products\/this-is-how-it-is","provider":"Bookabaloo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}