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Bend - by Beth Lueders (Paperback)

Bend - by  Beth Lueders (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>OVERPOWERING CHALLENGES THREATEN TO TWIST YOU into a chokehold. Frustrated, discouraged, maybe ready to quit?</p><p><em>Bend</em> extends a hand in life's pressures to rise above the disruption and despair.</p><p> International journalist Beth Lueders introduces you to courageous sojourners- a wounded veteran, a Wiccan devotee, mothers of children with profound disabilities, and more-who've uncovered secrets to resilience through the unimaginable.</p><p> Riveting, and inspiring, <em>Bend</em> wrestles with anger, revenge, purpose, and hope. <em>Bend</em> explores how we really come back through adversity. Are unwavering determination and stay-at-it endurance enough? Discover how you too can finish stronger than anyone imagined. Recapture how to begin again with fresh strength and resolve as you sway, lean, and bend, but do not break.</p><p><br></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><br></p><p>"There is a well-known quote by an unknown author that says, 'Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you've come.' <em>Bend</em> will engage you in riveting stories of people who have experienced overwhelming challenges in their lives. In so doing, you may reflect on your own life and recognize that like them you have the strength and endurance to bend as well."</p><p><strong>-Jean Driscoll, eight-time winner of the Boston Marathon-Women's Wheelchair Division, </strong>U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame member, motivational speaker, author</strong></p><p><br></p><p>"We understand how painful it is to get news that things are not going to turn out as you hoped. <em>Bend</em> features individuals and families like us who have learned to dig deep and believe beyond the immediate circumstances to come through stronger than we ever imagined."</p><p>-<strong>Rick and Melissa Hinnant, founders of Grace & Lace, noteworthy<em> Shark Tank</em> entrepreneurs, philanthropists</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><em>"Bend</em> reminds me of what Martin Luther once said: 'God can use a crooked stick to write a straight line.' The book is full of the real life stories of those who experienced bending beyond their limits but were not broken. <em>Bend</em> is a source of inspiration to look beyond any difficult life circumstances, discover the beauty, and look to God, who is right there with you through it all. This book instills a newfound gratitude and appreciation for life and an unspoken commission to live with purpose and resolve. To know that in this life you will face trials, temptations, and obstacles of various kinds-you yourself WILL BEND . . . but you don't have to break. And if you feel broken, you CAN be restored."</p><p><strong>- Daniel Gil, professional Ninja athlete, finalist on <em>American Ninja Warrior</em>, motivational speaker</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>"<em>Bend</em> is a timely book about bending, rather than breaking, in times of adversity. Beth, a sincere and sensitive writer, introduces us to unsung heroes and heroines who knew how to 'bend' when facing difficulty. Their varied stories, presented in detail, send a message we need now. Beth is a compassionate witness to the strength of the human spirit and the vast mercy of God."</p><p><strong> -Marcy Heidish, award-winning author and poet, National Endowment for The Arts recipient, university literature professor</strong></p><p><br></p><p>"As a seasoned investigator and explorer, I appreciate Beth's commitment to asking the tough questions and digging deeper to discover how any of us can carve a comeback from disruptive adversity. Brave. Intriguing. Insightful. <em>Bend</em> is a must-read for anyone determined to rise above and press onward." </p><p>-<strong>Bob Cornuke, biblical explorer, president of B.A.S.E Institute, author </strong></p><p><br></p><p>"We've all faced times when we've felt like quitting. Masterfully written, Bend</em> is one captivating book that will not let you give up. Bend</em> is a definite page-turner, and it resonates with my own passion to inspire others to just take the next one step . . . then the next. Beth bravely shows us that what happens to us does not need to define us."</p><p>-Ginger Martin, CEO American National Bank, Oakland Park, Florida</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br>

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