{"product_id":"the-candy-in-my-pocket-the-wild-and-crazy-life-of-a-type-1-diabetic-hardcover","title":"The Candy In My Pocket: The Wild and Crazy Life of a Type 1 Diabetic - Hardcover","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\u003eJohn Robert Wiltgen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA percentage of the profits from the sale of this book will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine becoming legally blind while working at becoming a renowned architectural designer. You have a mortgage on a building you've just gutted, rent is due for your office, and employees must be paid.\u003cstrong\u003e What would you do?\u003c\/strong\u003e Or picture yourself with chronic kidney disease requiring a transplant. At the age of 30, you are diagnosed with heart disease requiring two medicated stents. \u003cstrong\u003eHow would you cope?\u003c\/strong\u003e And, what if you fought skin and bone infections with IV antibiotics for 20 years but finally needed to have your leg amputated? \u003cstrong\u003eWould you have the strength to go on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are just a few of the amazing questions resolved in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Candy in My Pocket\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, John Robert Wiltgen's compelling memoir. He battled many\u003cstrong\u003e debilitating complications of Type 1 Diabetes\u003c\/strong\u003e while creating a prestigious design firm with projects across America, Canada, Mexico--even Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith unwavering honesty, Wiltgen chronicles the immense challenges he faced in his relentless struggle against this silent killer. But \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Candy in My Pocket\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis not solely about conquering diabetes, it is also about the author's determination to preserve his identity and keep close those he held dear. This captivating narrative reveals Wiltgen's relentless pursuit of a life of purpose while remaining optimistic amidst overwhelming adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cstrong\u003ean award-winning international designer\u003c\/strong\u003e commissioned by celebrities, world leaders, and other luminaries his memoir includes larger-than life tales that are extremely entertaining. It includes \u003cstrong\u003eexciting celebrity cameos\u003c\/strong\u003e with stars such as \u003cstrong\u003eJane Seymour, Timothy Hutton, Angelina Jolie, Sean and Robyn Wright Penn, Steve Harvey, John Cusack, the former Governor of Lagos (now President of Nigeria) and Jesus\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn's heartfelt purpose in writing this memoir extends beyond personal triumph. With compassion, wisdom and his irreverent sense of humor he inspires individuals of all beliefs and backgrounds to embrace optimism even in the darkest of times. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy sharing the lesser-known symptoms and consequences of diabetes, Wiltgen also endeavors to raise awareness about this deadly disease. Through his memoir, he discloses the profound realities of living with diabetes, urging readers to recognize the importance of early detection and informed decision-making. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Robert Wiltgen's narrative intertwines \u003cstrong\u003emoments of adventure, laughter, and even fear, \u003c\/strong\u003e whisking readers away from their own lives and immersing them in a world brimming with hope and possibility. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 396\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 10, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47546145702141,"sku":"9798986007007","price":53.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/aG1DSjJnQWlBa0hPTjZVRnZtbk9qZz09.webp?v=1779047608","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/the-candy-in-my-pocket-the-wild-and-crazy-life-of-a-type-1-diabetic-hardcover","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}