“A riveting story of God's redemptive power. I have used Damon's story to help hundreds of my clients."

Dr. Jim A. Talley, drtalley.com, author 'Reconcilable Differences", "Too Close Too Soon", and multiple other books

"I'm honored to endorse ‘Pain Drives Change’ because I was an eyewitness to much of it. What makes this book unique-it's not just a riveting story but the author actually takes you on the journey with him and in so doing encompasses your own journey. All of us have pain in our lives, but this book shows us how pain can propel us into our greatest victories in life.“

Dr. Don Ross, author "Turnaround Pastor" and Leader of Northwest Ministry Network

“I have always loved Damon's transparency, his passion for Jesus, and his ability to see things in life-changing ways other people just plain miss. All of us have pain. Most of us waste it. In Pain Drives Change, Damon will show you, from his life experience, how to maximize it for God's great purpose in your life.”

Boyd Pelley, Co-founder & President Churchteams.com, member of Damon's online men's group

“A brilliant book! Damon opens up and tells the story of the difficult experiences he had growing up lost, damaged, and poor; he digs down to the pain and looks it in the eye. In so doing, he creates a clear path for the reader to do the same. What follows is a template for breaking the damaging cycles that often get passed on to the next generation. As a father, he essentially earns the right to be heard with his children because he is filled with love, courage, self-control, wisdom, and forgiveness. Children, preteens, and adolescents watch their parents to see if they can respect them. Because of his courageous choices, he has a chance with his kids.

Read on If you want to learn how to build a stable marriage relationship, blend a family, and lead your preteen out of drugs while being held in the faithful embrace of a loving God."

Sharon Hartnett, Ph.D. Emerita Faculty in the School of Education at Seattle Pacific University