How to import Word endnotes into InDesign CC 2014?

I have a 24-chapter book, written as one document in Word (Mac 2008), with 206 Endnotes that appear at the end of the document. When I break the book down by its chapters for layout in InDesign CC 2014, the Endnotes appear at the end of each chapter, not at the end of the book.
How can I place the Endnotes at the book's end while maintaining the text links and numbering system?

Hi,
Unless I'm mistaken, ... and because I use 2 scripts [1 then 2] of very clever and prolific Peter Kahrel, I work with only one story! All the endnotes appear at the end of the book and they are always dynamic: if I add or delete one (call + text), they automatically renumber! Cool!
1/ Convert endnotes to footnotes: Convert endnotes to footnotes | Peter Kahrel
2/ Convert footnotes to endnotes: Convert footnotes to endnotes | Peter Kahrel
Thanks a lot, Peter!

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