“A Young Man’s Dream: An Old Man’s Reality” by Wyveda I. Philbert was nominated for the 2024 Eric Hoffer Book Award

The US Review of Books recently announced the much-awaited results for the 2024 Eric Hoffer Book Award.

“A Young Man’s Dream: An Old Man’s Reality” by Wyveda I. Philbert, published by Author Reputation Press, was one of the nominees for the 2024 Eric Hoffer Book Award. It was highly praised by Michelle Jacobs of the US Review of Books, highlighting that “Readers will be transported aboard Whoosher and will feel what it means to follow through on the adventurous longings of life. Philbert’s journal is pleasantly captivating, forthright, and open-minded. Her delight is infectious and will offer armchair escapism or inspiration depending on a reader’s spirit and desire for a voyage around The Great Loop.”

Eric Hoffer Book Award honors the memory of the great American philosopher Eric Hoffer by highlighting salient writing, as well as the independent spirit of small publishers. Since its establishment, the Hoffer has become one of the largest international book awards for small, academic, and independent presses.

The US Review of Books supports the Eric Hoffer Project by publishing the results of the annual Eric Hoffer Award for Books. The Eric Hoffer Award is judged by a separate panel, under the direction of the Eric Hoffer Project.

Wyveda I. Philbert lives in southern Indiana with her husband, Joe, and her cat, Cotton. They live in a log red cedar cabin, which her husband built. They have six children.

She loves spending time with her grandchildren and serving her church. She was the past president of the local garden club. She enjoys drawing, painting, and knitting, as well as feeding the local birds that visit her yard.

She was interviewed by Benji Cole in the People of Distinction program. The said program is one of the most extensive and 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 who want to increase their exposure to readers.

Click on this link to listen to the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52y5XhSZ-a0&t=3s.

“A Young Man’s Dream: An Old Man’s Reality” by Wyveda I. Philbert is a day-to-day journal about the 5000-mile boat trip known as “The Loop” or “The Great Circle”. This is the story of a couple who embark on a journey on a sailboat to navigate the Great Circle route. The couple continues their journey, navigating through different rivers and waterways and encountering various animals. They also reflect on the simplicity of life on a boat and the joy of each day.

Watch the book trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzgVpzVtiDE&t=1s.

Click on this link to find out more about the 2024 Eric Hoffer Award results: https://www.hofferaward.com/Eric-Hoffer-Award-winners.html.