Difference Maker: Overcoming Adversity and Turning Pain into Purpose, Every Day (Adult Edition)

You've been lied to. It's time to embrace the truth.

You've been hit and wounded. Life hasn't turned out to be what you expected, wanted, or hoped for. No one seems to care. You feel alone and isolated.

Something is wrong. You can sense it. Your heart says, "There's got to be more."

Yes, there is.

It's time to turn things around. It's time to expose the lies you've been fed about yourself and embrace the truth.

What's the truth?

You're a Difference Maker. And it's time to start living that way.

For more than 30 years, multiple award-winning author and speaker Gary Roe has been helping teens and adults heal from past wounds, discover who they are, and live with passion and purpose. With more than a dozen books and 600 articles in print, he has become a trusted, inspirational voice to thousands of wounded hearts.

"Life is about overcoming," Gary frequently says. Join him on the Difference Maker journey. You'll be glad you did.

In Difference Maker, you'll discover...

• The incredible power lies have had over you and your heart.
• What the common lies are out there, and how they are affecting you.
• How to expose the lies you've been fed, one by one.
• The truth about yourself and those around you.
• How to embrace the truth and begin to think and live differently.

As you choose to think differently and begin to heal and grow, you'll also learn...

• How to conquer obstacles like fear, anxiety, anger, depression, self-harming behavior, and suicidal thoughts.
• Why you're here and what your mission is.
• How to avoid thoughts, behavior, and habits that threaten your wellbeing and will scuttle your mission.
• How to embrace healthy, mission-building thoughts, behavior, and habits that will propel you forward.
• How to live with more purpose and passion than you dreamed possible.

No matter what has happened to you or around you, you can heal and grow. You can overcome adversity and turn pain into purpose, every day. You can transform losses into gains. Difference Maker can show you how.

You are a Difference Maker. The world needs you. Accept the challenge. Let the Difference Maker adventure begin.

"The Difference Maker Series is pure genius. We've all been wounded, and these books offer concrete, specific things that readers can do to help with the healing process. It's clear that the author cares deeply for and is passionate about assisting others to find a new life of powerful, positive impact." - Dr. Craig Borchardt, CEO Hospice Brazos Valley, Texas A&M Health Science Center

"Amazing. Such a difficult topic, but I appreciate how direct the author is, and that he didn't over-complicate the process. This is exactly the type of book we need - clear and to the point. A valuable resource for counselors." - Lana Owen, Mental Health, Wellness, and Safety Specialist, Texas Education Service Center

"Difference Maker is an impactful and practical guide for wounded souls. Changed thinking is a first step toward changed behavior. Gary masterfully connects heart and head matters in this book. I look forward to sharing it with clients and friends." - Carrie Andree, Licensed Professional Counselor

"We can find ourselves lost without purpose or direction. Many end up in a hopeless downward spiral. Gary's insight in getting to the heart of the issue and focusing on the real battle, which is the battle for the mind, brings hope and clarity instead of hopelessness and confusion. I will definitely recommend this book." - Page Bratcher, Divorce & Life Recovery Coach

"No one is beyond repair. Anyone can heal. Everyone can make a difference. These are the messages we all need to hear. Gary has done a marvelous job of addressing what holds us back and what can propel us forward. We must embrace who we are and who we can be, and not merely who we've been." - Paul Casale, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist

"Difference Maker is a must read for anyone contemplating self-harm, struggling with depression, or knows somebody who is. Everyone should read this book. We each can make a huge difference in the world, and this book can help us." - Dr. Doug Vance, PhD, Juvenile Justice & Corrections Consulting

"Difference Maker can make a real difference in lives. Gary shows us how to change the way we think about our life challenges so that we can heal and move forward with hope. He hones in on the one secret to rise above all the lies we believe about ourselves and our circumstances. The secret is service -- learning to influence others for good." - Dr. Charles W. Page, MD, author of A Spoonful of Courage