A woman survives a machete attack committed by her own husband...
A Syrian refugee relates his harrowing account of fleeing his war-torn homeland...
A mother loses her only son to a devastating heroin addiction...
A young girl learns her beloved sister has been murdered by a serial killer...
A US soldier overcomes massive, continual trauma through his Cherokee beliefs...
A pastor learns a serial arsonist has torched his congregation, yet he learns to forgive...
Real stories of resilience told by real people demonstrate how spirituality makes a difference when it comes to a person's ability to bounce back after trauma or stress. Transformation guru and author Daniel D. Maurer (Sobriety: A Graphic Novel, Faraway: A Suburban Boy's Story as a Victim of Sex Trafficking, and Papa Luther) shares--in each person's own words--that spiritual beliefs are more than fluffy, "nice things" to believe in. Instead, spiritual assets become the transforming spark that undergirds a resilient response in many life situations, even yours.
Daniel D. Maurer is an award-winning Hazelden author and nationally-recognized public speaker on addiction and recovery, as well as an online journalist documenting others' accounts of personal change. He lives with his family in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Please visit his website at changeisreal.com.
About the Author :
Daniel D. Maurer is an award-winning Hazelden author and nationally-recognized public speaker on addiction and recovery, as well as an online journalist documenting others' accounts of personal change. He lives with his family in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Please visit his website at changeisreal.com.
Review :
Maurer has a gift for shaping the stories, which are presented in first person . . . His pastoral insight is the book's strength and will enhance its appeal to readers looking for stories of people who have come through the pain of substance abuse and mental illness to find health and peace. - Publisher's Weekly
"Daniel Maurer's Endure is a compelling and captivating reflection on the power of the human spirit. Courageously, Maurer describes the challenges that he has overcome--and their resonances with six individuals who are remarkable for their resilience. The reader is exposed to the havoc that humans wreak upon each other and our simultaneous ability to draw upon spiritual assets, such as forgiveness, to set us free."
- Sa'ed Atshan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies
Swarthmore College, PA
"Such meaningful and useful content on being resilient. When you add in the power of individual stories for perspective and the courage of the author to share his missteps and mistakes, trials and tribulations and lessons learned, it makes this book well worth reading. I find it inspiring and highly recommend it for anyone feeling stuck and "trying" to move forward, or for anyone who wants to support a loved one, a team member or coworker who is being challenged by life's BIG Stuff and so often threatening events."
- Michael H Ballard
Founder, Resiliency for Life
"Eloquently captivating. Highlights beautifully how we can all tap into true resiliency." Full here: "Daniel's vision and expression of the power of spiritual assets was eloquently captivating and highlighted so beautifully how we can all tap into this natural resource as a means to accomplishing true resiliency."
- Audrey Mabrey, Internationally Acclaimed Domestic Violence Advocate, Speaker, and Survivor and President of Break the Silence against Domestic Violence
"Endure's stories illuminate the complexity of human lives, both in regard to the vicissitudes of life and the diverse and sometimes surprising paths to well-being. This book offers rich insights for those facing similar challenges and those who care about them, as well as professionals and scientists seeking to understand and promote resilience."
- Dr. Ann Masten, Regents Professor of Child Development, University of Minnesota, and author of Ordinary Magic: Resilience in Development.
