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Despite dealing with the pain from multiple sclerosis and facing extreme personal danger, he has nevertheless been able to mediate between opposing extremes. Political and military solutions are constantly put forward, and constantly fail. Andrew offers a different approach, speaking as a man of faith to men of faith. He is trusted by those who trust very few.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43201834549426,"sku":"9780745981192","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780745981192.jpg?v=1786014908"},{"product_id":"9781640785755","title":"Pathfinder Adventure Path: Pactbreaker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThough they arrived as guests, the PCs are soon deputized as part-time guards for the annual Greenwood Gala, a convention for primal-tradition powerbrokers and a festival associated with the Green Faith. 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He set his heart on becoming an anaesthetist, an ambition he achieved, only to be redirected by God to Anglican ministry.    Since ordination he has had a considerable role in the work of reconciliation, both between Christian and Jew and between Shi'ite and Sunni Muslim. Often in danger, and always in pain, he has nevertheless been able to mediate between opposing extremes. A man of God, he is trusted by those who trust very few.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311891198325,"sku":"9780745970226","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780745970226_ee5cc0fd-7ef7-4d4c-95c0-587da1a29be9.jpg?v=1786014800"},{"product_id":"9781874181286","title":"Lancaster's Historic Inns","description":"Lancaster has always had a vibrant pub culture. 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