""Promises to Theresa is the courageous story of one loving Catholic family's brave struggle with their daughter's mental illness. As fragile as rose petals is their journey of faith. Marianne Komek has written a novel that captures the pain of suffering with bipolar disorder and at the same time trembles with the belief that healing waits upon our willingness to love."" --Sr. Kathryn J. Hermes, FSP, Author, Surviving Depression: A Catholic Approach.

""Although the going can be rocky, there is abundant empathy contained in the pages of this lovingly crafted novel. As she shares many of the hopes and dreams of those suffering from mental illness, Theresa is not unlike any of us who aspire for a fulfilling life.""-- Birgit Jones, Contributor, The Catholic Stand

""What looks like a typical high school overachiever's tendency to take on too many activities turns out to be a sign of bipolar disorder, and Theresa Jarewski feels like nothing will be normal again. Promises to Theresa by Marianne Komek unmasks the struggles of a bipolar teen, explores her crisis of faith, and celebrates friends strong enough to stick together in tough times.""--Barb Szyszkiewicz, Editor & Contributor, CatholicMom.com