The River Always Wins: Water as a Metaphor for Hope and Progress

LONGLISTED for Reading the West Book Award "There's something calming about Marquis's aphorisms on the persistent, irresistible force of water." —Ron Charles “This book is a moving testimony of a longing that lies deep in our hearts, inviting us to embody it in our own lives, and gift it for the entire world.” —Ruben L.F. Habito, Guiding Teacher, Maria Kannon Zen Center “The timeliness of this book that reads with the rhythm of a musical composition is remarkable. The River Always Wins reminds us that just like the water in the river that is, we as humanity are becoming. Rising up and reborn as headwaters, collectively flowing through rapids, over sandbars and around fallen trees, we are, nevertheless, moving towards the greater good - shaping the rock and transforming hearts along the way.” —Cynthia Seale, Trinity Waters “The River Always Wins is a welcome spiritual field guide for social movement activists in these uncertain times.” —Rev. Dr. Andrea Ayvazian, Founder and Director, Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership "An expert on water conservation and supply, David Marquis has created a work that is both instructive and entertaining. No spoiler alert that the river always wins." —Eric Nadel, Texas Rangers Radio Announcer, 2014 Ford C Frick Award Recipient "David Marquis' words are as rhythmic as running water and remind us of both the spiritual and ecological place that rivers have in our lives." —Andrew Sansom, founder of The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and former Executive Director of Texas Parks and Wildlife “Through beautiful prose and inspirational imagery, The River Always Wins is a testament to perseverance and the human spirit. It is a powerful reminder that despite hardships and setbacks, we can all continue to move our society forward, one drop at a time.” —Diane Regas, CEO for The Trust for Public Land “The lessons of Marquis’ book feel eerily prescient. Even the title feels like something the America of 2021 needs to hear… Yes, we have been here before. Then as now, there is much to learn, Marquis says, by turning to nature. Nature, he contends, provides both a blueprint for change and balm for the soul."—Michael Granbery, The Dallas Morning News