BECAUSE YOU MATTER 2x Author Elite Awards TOP TEN FINALIST WINNER BECAUSE YOU MATTER delivers the perfect blend of self-help and inspiration. Childhood and emotional trauma drive shame and powerlessness deep into the psyche. This book dares you to take ownership of your value, cast off shame, and become who you were born to be through the power of love. When Bernock pressed through darkness and pain in her own journey to freedom, two words brought life – You Matter . A vision of being loved grew in her like a tree planted beside a stream of water. Imagine that vision emerging in you. Salted between chapters are stories from ten interviews that reach across the differences of faith, age, gender, and race. These men and women range from Millennials to Baby Boomers. Each one, challenged with trauma, courageously took ownership of their lives and triumphed. Start your journey to reclaim your life today with Because You Matter —you owe it to yourself. Connect with Danielle https://www.daniellebernock.com/ "We all experience trauma. Because You Matter helps bring you to the other side of it, where you can embrace the joy of life again. This book is for every wounded person searching to be free from pain, shame, and the feelings of worthlessness we all face." JEFF GOINS Bestselling Author of The Art of Work "I have been following Danielle Bernock's work for over a year now, and I am always inspired by her ability to see situations and challenges in a new way. She is uplifting and her focus is on appreciating your own unique life--the good and the bad. This book is a compilation of wisdom from Danielle and others she has interviewed (some famous, some not), but all offer the opportunity to view your own life through new eyes." SANDY PECKINPAH Author of How to Survive the Worst that Can Happen "Want to know you matter? This book will show you the way. Rather than rehash what you've already heard, Danielle Bernock takes you on a deep dive to discover your value. Get this book today and start living the life you were made for." FRANK MCKINLEY Bestselling Author of 10 Steps to Effective Leadership "Danielle Bernock's earnestness shines through on every page. Because You Matter would fit well on a shelf of Christian devotionals, but there are gems in here that even non-Christians such as myself can appreciate." MELISSA DINWIDDIE Author of The Creative Sandbox Way™: Your Path to a Full-Color Life. "In BECAUSE YOU MATTER, Danielle has given us more than a self-help manual. She has invited us on a journey to experience true healing and wholeness. Her transparency is refreshing and beckons us to allow God to bring us to the place of our true identity. I love this book, and that's why I highly recommend it!" S. J. HILL Author of Enjoying God, A Love For The Ages , And What's God Really Like? " 'They overcame him (Satan) by the blood of the lamb, and by the word of their testimony.' I am so proud of Danielle for sharing hope with others through her testimony and journey to healing and wholeness. As a trauma coach and leader of a nonprofit helping victims, I'm thrilled to have this new book available as a resource to help those who've been wounded." PAULA MOSHER WALLACE Founder and President of Bloom in the Dark Inc ., Producer, and Cohost of Bloom Today Television Show , Managing Partner of Fertilizer Films , and Producer and Creator of Recovery Strategies 4 Life. "Danielle's book weaves inspiration, scripture, and real-life stories of hope to encourage you to believe in yourself, your dreams, and the difference you can make in the world-- Because You Matter! " LISA ROBBIN YOUNG Founder, Ark Entertainment Media , LisaRobbinYoung.com Danielle Bernock, an international, award-winning author and speaker, has become an authority by overcoming the effects of childhood and emotional trauma through the power of love. In her first book,  Emerging With Wings: A True Story of Lies, Pain, And The LOVE that Heals,  she reveals her journey to wholeness. Danielle enjoys life with her husband Michael, in Michigan, near their adult children and grandchildren. Connect with her at daniellebernock.com.