{"product_id":"starting-from-scratch","title":"Starting From Scratch","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e'Starting From Scratch' is a profound exploration of what it truly means to build a life of substance when the external world defines success by material gain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIn this evocative work, Scott G. A. Metcalf challenges the conventional definition of 'home.' We are often taught that a home is made of bricks, mortar, and expensive furnishings, the tangible markers of status. However, through the lens of the Bennett family on Maple Street, Metcalf reveals a powerful counter-narrative: the most accurate measure of a home lies in the intangible atmosphere of resilience, love, and shared history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDrawing on a lifetime of service as a Marine veteran and deep community involvement, Metcalf weaves together themes of vulnerability and self-reflection. He examines the 'invisible wealth' found in human connections and the humble dignity of everyday existence. This book serves as a sanctuary for anyone who has faced obstacles and is looking to redefine their path. It is a testament to the fact that greatness is rarely derived from what we possess, but rather from how we weave our lives into the lives of others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; color: #0f1111; font-family: \" amazon ember arial sans-serif font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWhether you are seeking personal growth, a deeper understanding of family dynamics, or a reminder of the strength found in simplicity, 'Starting From Scratch' offers a roadmap for finding fulfillment. It is a story of starting with little and ending with the immense wealth of family, service, and a life well-lived.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Growing up","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":67384370266416,"sku":"9781977287090","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk\/products\/starting-from-scratch","provider":"The Great British Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}