From a young age, he narrowly escaped death more than once. As the child of an Italian in Switzerland and later as a physically disabled person, he had to face discrimination repeatedly.

Above all, Mario Mantese shares how he learned early in life that there are immeasurable forces that support us and help us through difficulties. Giving up was never an option for him. Not even when he was severely injured and paralyzed, lying in a hospital bed for months, listening to others write him off. Inch by inch, he regained the coordination of his body.

In his first book, he spoke about his journey through the death zone. From being a victim of an attack, he became a wise teacher for thousands of people from around the world. "As Long as We Breathe" is Mario Mantese's 21st book. It is told straight from life and is his most personal work.