“Lessons” by Hawkeye was nominated for the 2023 Eric Hoffer Book Award

Every year, everyone has been waiting for the great news. And now, the results for the Eric Hoffer Book Award have been released.

Hawkeye’s “Lessons,” published by Author Reputation Press, participated in the 2023 Eric Hoffer Book Award.

The Eric Hoffer Book Award commemorates the memory of the famous American philosopher Eric Hoffer by honoring outstanding writing and the independent spirit of small publishers. Since its foundation, Hoffer has grown to become one of the most prestigious worldwide book awards for small, academic, and independent presses.

The Eric Hoffer Book Award committee has completed its judging process for another year. Each person who participated and submitted their entry is appreciated. Thank you for your support. The award is facilitated by The Eric Hoffer Project, dedicated to maintaining Hoffer’s work and legacy.

This heartwarming patronage has helped make the Eric Hoffer Book Award one of the world’s premium independent book awards. Every book was carefully read and evaluated. Being part of this is such an honor and privilege for many.

“Lessons” by Hawkeye is highly praised by Amanda Hanson of the US Review of Books, who underscores that “Hawkeye provides an honest, deep dive into his marriage and past relationships. He carefully points out how his wife has been patient with him throughout their journey together. The author offers a useful insight to readers about how one can love somebody unconditionally without limits. For example, his wife never gave up on their marriage. Hawkeye explores the theme of patience and how it helped them navigate their lives. Each time they encountered a bump on the road, his spouse was patient enough for both of them. Indeed, the proverbial phrase “Patience is a virtue” totally applies in this context. Hawkeye’s work conveys the overall message that one should not take a loved one for granted. Life is too short. From the beginning, the author offers the readers his truth and does not hold back. Readers will appreciate the author’s honesty and profound initiative to share his personal experiences with them. “

The author was interviewed by CBS Radio’s Benji Cole in the program People of Distinction. The program is one of the most wide-ranging radio shows in the United States, hosted by Benji Cole and Al Cole from CBS Radio. People of Distinction is the right fit for authors and readers to discover newly published books, mostly written by passionate and independent authors. Benji Cole, the host of the program, is a world-class interviewer, video formulator, Los Angeles actor, and filmmaker. He’s shared the acting stage with superstar Tom Hanks.

Jonah Fontenot (Hawkeye as a pen name) is originally from Southern California, where he was raised in a very violent and oppressive environment. He discusses how he faced significant challenges as a result of his upbringing.

In speaking with Benji Cole during the show, Jonah Fontenot revealed that conquering an ingrained rage was one of his two toughest challenges. Education was the other. Neither Jonah Fontenot nor his siblings were permitted to pursue any form of education as children.

He states candidly that if he had to pick just one of the two biggest obstacles to overcome, that is, either education or anger, he would have chosen to overcome the anger, which he described in various ways, including poisonous and monstrous. This inspires him to write extensively about the difficulties of containing that angry beast and accepting that the monster might never go away or die, so he must keep it in check.

“Lessons” is a collection of life lessons Hawkeye has gained over time. Some painful. Some are deeply moving. Others are entertaining. All are intriguing and powerful. See for yourself how Hawkeye uses the art of poetry to explain the facts of life and the many lessons learned on his amazing journey along the road that has been his life.

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