Kirkus Reviews' Testimonial

"Potter writes with unfailing clarity and confessional power-his interpretation of Job is profoundly informed by both rigorous study and thoughtful, personal meditation. The author doesn't simply implore readers to lean on the Bible for moral counsel and encouragement-he furnishes an illustrative example of how this can be done. A stimulating reassessment of a key section of the Bible coupled with an affecting memoir."

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Marilyn Kriete's Testimonial

"Faced with overwhelming trials, Daryl Potter staked his faith on finding answers in the Book of Job. This remarkable book chronicles his years of study and suffering, and rewards the reader with plenty of hard-won insight, gut-level honesty, and in-depth Bible study. A compelling exploration of doubt, despair, faith and trust, Even the Monsters deserves a special place on every believer's bookshelf."

Marilyn Kriete, Author of Paradise Road and The Box Must be Empty

Chanticleer Reviews' Testimonial

"Meticulously researched and written, Even the Monsters. Living with Grief, Loss, and Depression: A Journey through the Book of Job (2nd Ed.), by Daryl Potter, goes well beyond a self-help book, a religious treatise, or an evangelical statement of faith. Linguists, historians, philosophers, geographers, sociologists-the list goes on-will find Even the Monsters fascinating....[It] is a powerful study that enables readers to cope with grief, loss, and depression. A tome much needed in our times. Highly recommended."

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Jim Holston's Testimonial

"...a unique, remarkable exploration of the intersection between the book of Job and life. It is part commentary, part meditation, part personal story about a living nightmare. The parts are woven together in a compelling way....Even the Monsters is about hope in God who is greater than all the monsters in our lives."

Jim Holston, Minister, Impact Houston Church and Adjunct Professor, South Houston Bible Institute

Midwest Book Review's Testimonial

"...offers a powerful spiritual journey through loss, and searches for understanding in the face of tragedy.... highly recommended for discussion groups about grief, Job, or Biblical studies in general. These audiences will find plenty of specific links and revelations that are perfect for encouraging further inspection, discussion, and enlightenment."

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Guy Hammond's Testimonial

"Over the years, I'm sure I've read the book of Job at least 30 to 40 times and, while certainly not an expert, considered myself to be well acquainted with the Biblical narrative. However, Daryl Potter showed me how much more there was to discover! Even the Monsters is a tremendous reserve of fresh insight and perspective, bringing Job's story alive in ways I had never before experienced. What Daryl Potter has done is masterful."

Guy Hammond, Author and Lecturer

The Historical Novel Society's Testimonial

"...the prose arises like a harmonious composition of music, flitting through minor and major chords. I savored descriptions like, "Spires of wind-borne dust appeared as sudden witnesses over the land, spying over the fields, spending themselves, and then ceasing to exist as the grains fell back to earth with a faint staccato. Potter has a gift for lush imagery, bringing Maccabean Israel to life in beautiful and brutal ways.....highly enjoyable."

The Historical Novel Society

Midwest Book Review's Testimonial

"How do individuals rise above their heritage, teachings, and lives to transform in an entirely new way? Haim's journey is that of "everyman" and will resonate even with readers not normally attracted to historical fiction, or who have little grounding in the era under consideration in Blind Man's Labyrinth. Recommended for history, spirituality, and philosophy readers alike, the story is powerful in its juxtaposition of orphans struggling to uncover meaning in a world at war, and brings the times to life in a manner that will appeal to a wide audience."

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The Prairies Book Review's Testimonial

“A blazing story of survival, perseverance, and kinship…There are several menacing moments, with Potters’ clever plotting laying the groundwork for an exhilarating, heart wrenching ending. The novel’s long arc reaches far beyond Haim’s journey to faraway lands to escape the raging war: it also delves into the questions of survival, mortality, family, friendship, identity, meaning, and self-discovery. Haim and Chaya’s journey as social outcasts is heart wrenching, and their story rooted in reality.”

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The Historical Fiction Company's Testimonial

“...an extraordinary piece of work.... It is a completely compelling read and is full of lyrically expressed truths and moments of pure wisdom and philosophy. Heart wrenching and tragic, ‘’Blind Man’s Labyrinth’ is a book to be savoured and treasured. “Blind Man’s Labyrinth” by Daryl Potter receives five stars and the “Highly Recommended” award from The Historical Fiction Company.”

The Historical Fiction Company

Booksprout's Testimonial

“I’ve never read such an engrossing book...[T]he story of a Nabatean princess, and a poor Jewish girl afflicted with seizures shows the personal impact of the politics of the time. Cypros and Pninah illustrate the enduring resilience of women, the terrors and triumphs of their positions in the roiling hotbed of intrigue and violence, and the indomitable spirit that allows both to rise from the wreckage of old dreams to build new and better realities for themselves and those closest to their hearts ...”

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Midwest Book Review's Testimonial

“Bitter for Sweet is an example of historical fiction at its best, firmly resting on facts, but powered by the dilemmas and strengths of characters faced with transformative encounters that change their life trajectories and their relationships. Libraries looking for historical fiction able to attract beyond its genre readership will find Bitter for Sweet a strong pick recommended not just for historical novel readers, but followers of women’s fiction, history, and experience.”

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