“Soul Road: The Journey Home” by J.R. Canuel 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.

J.R. Canuel’s “Soul Road: The Journey Home,” published by Author Reputation Press, participated in the 2023 Eric Hoffer Book Award. This masterpiece is a life-changing devotional that reignites a dry soul’s thirst for the only One who satisfies, the One who can only fill that unexplainable void. 

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.

“Soul Road: The Journey Home” by J.R. Canuel is highly commended by Barbara Bamberger Scott of the US Review of Books, who highlights that “Canuel’s call as a writer is on full display in this work. He is careful to credit several companions with contributing special impetus and inspiration for composing this year-long trek down the eponymous “Soul Road.” His skill as a spiritual wordsmith is apparent in every entry, and readers will sense through these rhythmic ruminations the writer’s struggles and triumphs as each new day dawns. His book could easily enhearten and encourage others to begin their own journey, with this volume as a daily guide.”

Author Joseph Canuel has lived in Greenfield, Massachusetts, for 36 years with his devoted wife, Kim. He is the loving father of Teresa, Jessica, and Nichole, three stunning children. Kohen, Madison, Owen, Cody, Michael, Gabriel, Quinn, Dylan, and their newborn Chloe are now among his nine grandchildren. He is moved to tears by his affection for his cherished grandchildren.

He has always been driven by a story that will not remain silent. His family has always supported him in his endeavors. Although he has always loved to write, it wasn’t until he converted to Christianity in 1991 that his writing found its true purpose. His writing is distinctive, speaking passionately of the truth and the love he has for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in an open, sincere, and straight-from-the-heart manner.

God has a burning desire to reach as many people’s souls as He can. The author’s ministry throughout his life has been writing. He expresses his convictions, desires to share his own life experiences and God-given abilities, and passion through his compositions, poetry, and songs.

The author was also 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.

“Soul Road: The Journey Home” intends to encourage everyone to spend more time with God and get to know Him better as we proceed down our individual Soul Roads. The author hopes that his work will lead readers to God’s Word by way of the Holy Spirit. A Bible verse has been included at the bottom of each page for you to read once you finish it. He sincerely hopes that reading this verse may inspire you to open the Bible again or for the first time. 

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