When George Escalante’s phone rings, it’s usually a crisis.
 
Whether standing alongside first responders, frontline staff, or a citizen navigating a difficult challenge, George's calm, steady presence was hard earned.  
 
Forced to flee political violence as a child and later serving in the rescue and recovery efforts following 9/11, George learned firsthand how trauma, loss, and chronic stress can reshape a life. Over time, he discovered that healing doesn’t come from ignoring pain or powering through it—but from learning how to recover, reflect, and rebuild.
 
In Life After Ground Zero, George shares his personal story alongside practical, real-world skills for navigating stress, trauma, and unexpected life disruptions. Drawing from decades of chaplaincy, crisis response, and frontline service, this book offers tools that are immediately usable, designed for moments when life feels overwhelming and clarity feels out of reach.
 
Whether you are a frontline professional carrying the weight of chronic stress, or someone seeking a steadier path forward after a difficult season, this book meets you where you are.
Written to be accessible and easy to return to, Life After Ground Zero is both a story of resilience and a guide for living well even after your darkest day.
This book is for you if:
You work in high-stress or helping professions
You’ve experienced trauma, loss, or a life-altering event
You want practical tools, not theory, for recovery and resilience
You’re looking for hope that feels grounded, not cliché
 
 
Estimated shipping date April 28th, 2026