{"product_id":"whipping-boy-as-i-try-9798241739650","title":"Whipping Boy: As I Try","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Rikk Coleman\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Action \u0026amp; Adventure - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Protagonist's Turbulent Childhood\u003cbr\u003eThe story explores the painful experiences of a young boy growing up in a tumultuous household marked by emotional and psychological abuse. His longing for maternal love and acceptance is overshadowed by his mother's unpredictable moods and harsh words.\u003cbr\u003eThe boy is small for his age, reflecting his frail emotional state.\u003cbr\u003eHis mother's words are often sharp and hurtful, leading to feelings of inadequacy.\u003cbr\u003eHe learns to retreat into his mind to escape her anger and disappointment.\u003cbr\u003eMemories of fleeting tenderness from his mother create confusion and longing.\u003cbr\u003eThe boy finds solace in art and books, using them as a means of escape from his painful reality.\u003cbr\u003eThe Struggles of Adolescence at School\u003cbr\u003eThe protagonist faces challenges in high school, feeling like an outsider amidst the laughter and camaraderie of his peers. His internal struggles with self-worth and the weight of his home life create a barrier to forming genuine connections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46860575113367,"sku":"9798241739650","price":845.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798241739650.webp?v=1769956966","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/whipping-boy-as-i-try-9798241739650","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}