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The Third Deal
"Every deal you make carries the fingerprints of God."

The Third Deal™

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Book Summary

What if every choice in business and life was part of a larger divine equation?

The Third Deal™ is a true story of surrender, purpose, and the awakening that happens when you stop negotiating with the world and start aligning with God.

This book walks through:

  • The First Deal — What’s good for Me?

  • The Second Deal — What’s good for Man?

  • The Third Deal — What’s good for God?

Blending leadership, faith, and raw personal transformation, The Third Deal™ exposes a simple but uncomfortable reality. Nothing truly changes until surrender happens first.

This is not a how-to book.

It’s a mirror.


Early Reader Praise

★★★★★ – Life Changing
"The raw moments in this book hit hard....but they grounded me and reminded me that we're all human and created in God's image. This book is about how God’s purpose for each of us is woven into our lives. It shows how God fits into every aspect of our lives—personal, business, and community. 

If we listen in the quiet and allow Him to guide us, even when we feel like we’re losing control, we can finally live a life full of God’s purpose and not just our own."
- Beatrice-Santos Garcia, Business Professional

★★★★ – Very Inspiring!
"This book reminded me that when I am aligned with His purpose, my work will be much greater than profits. It can become kingdom work that has a lasting impact in eternity. 

This book is real. 

It’s genuine. 

You can see how God led Ruben through the garden, from a life of self reliance to a life of purpose, fully rooted in love and faith in God. 

It’s full of insights that will challenge you to reflect on your own life purpose and plan."
- Denise Martinek
Owner & Operator, Chick-fil-A® (Calallen)

★★★★★ – Life Changing!
"There was a part of the book that moved me the most “The Furnace of Trials” and the reflection that follows it. That chapter felt incredibly honest and vulnerable, and it captured the reality of how painful seasons can become the very places where God reshapes our character. The way Ruben described the breaking, refining, and rebuilding process felt deeply relatable. It wasn’t written from theory; it felt lived, raw, and spiritually grounded.

What made it even more impactful was how the reflection guided me to pause and think about my own “furnace moments,” and how they’ve shaped my purpose and dependence on God. That combination of storytelling and introspective reflection created a moment where I felt genuinely connected to the message of the book.

If you’re in a season of transition, healing, or searching for clarity, this book will meet you exactly where you are. The Third Deal™ blends personal testimony with spiritual guidance in a way that challenges you, comforts you, and helps you realign your life with God’s rhythm. It’s not just a book to read, it’s a journey that invites you to rethink your purpose from the ground up.

Thank you for writing a book that is both vulnerable and deeply rooted in faith. Your willingness to share your own journey, your trials, your surrender, and your rediscovery of purpose created space for real reflection in mine. I hope you continue expanding this message, because it’s clear that many people will find direction, healing, and renewed purpose through The Third Deal™."
- Alimursal "Ali" Ibrahimov
Business Professional

★★★★ – Very Impactful!
"It made me rethink what I was doing currently because I had forgotten the promise the book explains that was revealed to me long ago that I have not been remembering in my every day existence; which when you learn of the promise you hold onto it dearly, and it’s a gift from GOD himself that keep on giving. It’s important to remember that and never fall into the first or second deal alone.

I want to reevaluate how I treat every interaction and decision I make through out my day and really check to see if I am doing for GOD solely or for myself and others.

If you’re a professional looking for an easy read, The Third Deal enhances the way you view business in accordance with GOD’s word and his people to secure a solid foundation in relationships and one’s purpose in life."
- Roslyn Bond
Marketing Business Professional


★★★★★ – Life Changing!
"When you spoke about you and your wife disagreements, it reminded me of my own. I felt as if I was reading my own life

This book reminded me that we don’t know any better. That it’s not the right plan until you read it from someone else that is going through the same thing."
-Anonymous
(Early reader chose to remain anonymous)

★★★★★ – Life-Changing!
"This book gets very personal, but I feel that it’s so necessary for the reader to have that information to understand and connect.

I will definitely be looking at ways to bring more God into my business. I love that your book made me see that God belongs in every business and every conversation.

This book will make you take a look at your life, seek your purpose and God, and you will likely see a little of yourself in some of the pages.

Such courage it had to take to write all that God had put on your heart and keep it so personal! "
- Whitney Milam
Business Owner, Strong Elm Business Solutions

★★★★★ – Life-Changing!

"The Third Deal™ is a tender reminder of how God moves in our lives, especially in the seasons when

we least understand His direction. From the very beginning, Ruben shares his journey with a sincerity

that feels humble, vulnerable, and deeply human.


As I read each chapter, I could feel the spiritual layers beneath his story. The unanswered prayers. The

confusion. The quiet struggle of trying to understand what God was doing. The courage it takes to

release an identity that once defined you. These are experiences many of us walk through, even if we

don’t always talk about them.


What I truly appreciated about this book is that Ruben never forces a message. He simply shares his

journey as it unfolded — the highs, the lows, the moments of clarity, and the moments of silence. There

is something very comforting about that. It reminds the reader that faith is not always loud or

glamorous… sometimes it is found in the quiet shifts, the humble work, the unexpected redirections.


This book brought peace to my heart because it reflects the reality of spiritual growth — that God can

use our losses, our uncertainty, and even our detours to bring us into a deeper purpose.

For anyone walking through change, transition, or a season of questioning, The Third Deal™ is a

comforting reminder that God remains present, patient, and faithful. Ruben’s story is shared with grace,

and it offers light to anyone who needs reassurance that a new beginning can still be holy"

Leonila Olivares

Author & Minister


★★★★★ – Life-Changing!

"Undoubtably inspired by God, The Third Deal™ is a must-read book for all small business owners, all married couples, and anyone feeling a void in life. 


Author, Ruben Barrera, does a brilliant job of capturing the reader’s attention by courageously sharing his real life, emotional testimony of his business  journey…successes, hardships, stress, doubt, fear, and everyday challenges that most business owners have experienced and can relate to, but are usually too proud or embarrassed to admit…and how that impacted his business decisions, his personal life, and his marriage. 


In doing so,  Ruben successfully establishes his credibility with the reader and is able to offer meaningful advice through the wisdom he has gained in his life experiences. 


But even more meaningfully, Ruben masterfully explains his moments of clarity, through vivid descriptions of serenity, while working in his garden, that surround the focal importance of not only establishing a relationship with God, but slowing down long enough to truly understand God’s purpose in our lives and how that impacts others.


Styled like verses in the Bible and spaced to allow the reader to consume the important content in each paragraph, the book is an easy read, offering strong spiritual messaging, without the reader feeling like he is being preached to. 

I strongly believe this book will positively impact all who take the time to read it and I highly recommend it!"
-Senator Adam Hinojosa
State Senate of Texas, District 27

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📕 Ebook - $10.99

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📘 Premium Color Edition (Paperback)- $21.99

Signed and personally shipped by author Ruben Barrera. 

Printed in full color. Perfect for readers who want the full Tree of Life experience.

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  • Ships January 30, 2026
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✍️ Signed Author Edition (Hardcover) - $32.99

Signed, prayed over, and personally shipped by author Ruben Barrera. 

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  • Foundation insert
  • Message card
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  • Ships February 14, 2026
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Narrated by the author, Ruben Barrera

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Why Preorder?

You’re helping bring The Third Deal to the people who need it most.

Every Preorder supports:
Distribution of the book to leaders, pastors, and communities
Development of future resources
The Third Deal Foundation
Youth and community initiatives
Tools that help people find God's purpose

You secure your copy.

Print quantities for the first run will depend on preorder volume.


You join the earliest supporters.

Those who preorder become part of the first wave carrying this message forward.

Release Timeline

Final Manuscript: ~ 2 weeks

Ebook and audiobook delivery: Release Day

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FAQ (Short Version)

Q: When will I receive my digital editions?

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Q: Do I need an app for the audiobook?

No. You can stream in your browser or optionally use the BookFunnel app.


Q: Can I buy multiple copies?

Yes — including bulk orders for churches or groups.


Q: Are refunds available?

Digital products are final due to instant delivery. 

Print editions can be replaced if damaged.

Be part of our plan to bring The Third Deal into the world

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