Endure

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.