ENDORSEMENTS
“The book is so cleverly designed in both the aesthetics and content. The messages that it imparts to the readers are inspirational and empowering. Patricia has a gift for expressing sentiment for those who are bullied and it’s quite apparent that her heart is guiding her pen.
While she doesn't trivialize the pain experienced from bullying, she doesn't dwell on it to the point that it overshadows her message. She gets to work right away teaching the reader how to make lemonade. She Shows the reader that they are not alone and that they are in the company of legends. She encourages them to embrace their differences thereby reframing their sense of self.
By the end it has become an empowering utilitarian “survival manual” with a lot of meat on the bone. It’s something the reader can return to time and time again when they need cheering up or a particular strategy or a certain cognitive mantra.”
James O. Wilson, MA
Former Director of the Phobia and Anxiety Disorders Center of the Southwest
“After reading “From ‘Loser’ to Legend” I wondered if the surest way to get to the top is to be bullied. It’s astonishing how many super-stars, CEOs, quarterbacks and comedians had their own personal tormenters when they were growing up.
Patricia Stahl, a therapist and yes, my cousin, has written a book on surviving bullying that parents should read and any kid under persecution with fists at school or painful words online must read. I know it will help.”
Lesley Stahl
Television Journalist, 60 Minutes Correspondent
"From Loser to Legend is the perfect resource to teach kids that it's not only possible to overcome bullying, but to shine while doing so. Patricia's book is packed with a mix of relatable and eye-opening celebrity anecdotes, along with actionable strategies for children to tackle hostility and mistreatment throughout adolescence and beyond."
Randy Ginsburg
Author of Adversity to Advantage: How to Overcome Bullying & Find Entrepreneurial Success
"Phenomenal... Hopefully your child never comes to you in tears after being bullied, but if it were ever to happen to you or a loved one, I would hope you had this book on your bookshelf to use as a guide to help them on their own hero's journey
Frederick A. Burton III, MD
Resident Physician at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute
Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, March 2024
Patricia Stahl
LCSW
About the Author
Patricia Stahl is a therapist in private practice specializing in social anxiety. Again and again in her work, she has witnessed firsthand how enduring bullying as a child can leave painful scars that are carried into adulthood. This pain was brought home for her on a personal level when one of her sons began being bullied at his elementary school, an experience that served as the original inspiration for this project. Her goal is to empower kids with useful insights and strategies for navigating the challenges of bullying, ultimately surviving AND thriving. Patricia has a bachelor's degree in social psychology from Cornell University and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Texas in Arlington. She lives in Dallas, Texas.
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