{"product_id":"the-candy-in-my-pocket-9798986007021","title":"The Candy In My Pocket","description":"\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Candy in My Pocket\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003ea memoir by John Robert Wiltgen, invites readers to embark on an extraordinary expedition, where he shares the profound lessons he learned navigating the tumultuous waters of life. Be prepared to embark on a journey that will take you across continents, introducing colorful characters and unveiling humbling circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Imagine becoming legally blind while working at becoming a renowned architectural designer. You have a mortgage on a building you've just started renovating, rent is due for your office, and employees must be paid. \u003cstrong\u003eWhat would you do?\u003c\/strong\u003e Or picture yourself with kidney disease which ultimately requires a transplant. Then 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 cellulitis and osteomyelitis with IV antibiotics for 20 years but finally had to have your leg amputated?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are just a few of the amazing questions resolved in John Robert Wiltgen's compelling memoir. He battled many \u003cstrong\u003edebilitating complications of Type 1 Diabetes\u003c\/strong\u003e (T1D) while creating a highly sought after design firm with projects across America, Canada, Mexico-even Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e With unwavering honesty, \u003cstrong\u003eWiltgen chronicles the immense challenges he faced\u003c\/strong\u003e in his relentless struggle against this silent killer. But \u003cem\u003eThe Candy in My Pocket\u003c\/em\u003e is 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 an award-winning international designer commissioned by celebrities, world leaders, and other luminaries his memoir includes larger-than life tales that are extremely entertaining. It includes exciting \u003cstrong\u003ecelebrity cameos\u003c\/strong\u003e with stars such as Jane Seymour, Timothy Hutton, Angelina Jolie, Sean and Robyn Wright Penn, Steve Harvey, John Cusack, the former Governor of Lagos State, Nigeria (who is now President of that country) and Jesus. \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\u003e By 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\u003e John Robert Wiltgen's narrative intertwines moments of \u003cstrong\u003eadventure, 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-15460087\"\u003eJohn Robert Wiltgen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e J.R.W.D.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/10\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 396\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798986007021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8986007029\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BIO\"\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Autobiography\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BIO026000\"\u003ePersonal Memoirs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BIO\"\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Autobiography\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BIO038000\"\u003eSurvival\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BIO\"\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Autobiography\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BIO017000\"\u003eMedical (Incl. 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