{"product_id":"gaming-and-the-heroic-life","title":"Gaming and the Heroic Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eVideo games fuel a fundamental human drive for adventure and greatness—whether it’s an epic quest to slay zombies, a solo voyage to rescue the princess, or teaming up with a clan to defeat the final boss. But what if that same drive could shape more than just your gameplay—what if it could transform your whole life?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eGaming and the Heroic Life\u003c\/em\u003e, Bobby Angel, a lifelong gamer and Catholic speaker, challenges readers to see gaming not just as entertainment, but as preparation for a real-life adventure in virtue, courage, and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing inspiration from Carlo Acutis—the first millennial saint who loved playing \u003cem\u003eHalo, Super Mario\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePokémon\u003c\/em\u003e—Angel shows how gaming can train us to become saints in the digital age. This book is a map to becoming not only a better gamer but also a better person—someone who knows their purpose and identity as a child of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book contains three levels:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel One explores why people love games and what games have to do with God.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel Two examines how the Easter eggs of truth, beauty, and goodness in games impact players and how they reflect our relationship with God.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel Three demonstrates how gaming can propel players AFK (away from keyboard) to live courageously in service to others. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith humor and heart, Angel shows how video games intersect with a life of faith in God—and how every gamer is called to holiness in both the virtual and real worlds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46746237173935,"sku":"1-64680-249-7","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8285\/5855\/files\/9781646802494.jpg?v=1775570697","url":"https:\/\/store.heroicmen.org\/products\/gaming-and-the-heroic-life","provider":"Heroic Men Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}