A native of santa clara, california, he earned a b. In addition to the grand prize, hoffer honors are bestowed by press type and category, and also through the montaigne medal, da vinci eye, and first horizon award. John harvey kellogg and the religion of biologic living indiana university press, 2014, which was a 2014 indiefab book of the year awards finalist. Join facebook to connect with eric hoffer and others you may know.
This small list of finalists is an honored distinction of its own and is announced publicly during the spring of each award year. Book awards eric hoffer book award, a top independent. The eric hoffer awards presents the da vinci eye to titles with superior cover artwork. Reader views 2014 2015 book awards winner category. The eric hoffer award announces the 20 book award winners. In some cases, possibly most, self published authors are not allowed to enter. These success stories form the core reason why the eric award was created. The eric hoffer award was created to promote writers, authors, and independent. Common knowledge book awards eric hoffer award finalist. National indie excellence awards many categories to choose from and honoring independently published titles. The eric hoffer award honors the memory of the great american philosopher eric hoffer by recognizing salient writing and the independent spirit of small publishers. Coverage of the the hoffer is updated in may when the results are released to the public. Eric hoffer july 25, 1898 may 21, 1983 was an american moral and social philosopher.
Below are the current and previous finalists in alphabetical order by book. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The eric hoffer award has added visibility, validation and ultimately readership. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished books released each year. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. The 2015 national indie excellence book awards winner category. Years earlier, its chairman talked about the popular awards humble beginnings in the eric hoffer award. Eric hoffer, american longshoreman and philosopher whose writings on life, power, and social order brought him celebrity. Eric hoffer books list of books by author eric hoffer. Each year, independent publishers release extraordinary books to little or no recognition. His first book, the true believer 1951, was widely recognized as a classic, receiving critical acclaim from both scholars and laymen, although hoffer believed that the ordeal of change 1963 was his. How we can encourage children to read them, has placed in the 2015 eric hoffer book awards.
As always, any recognition the book receives is a great honor that means the most when shared with my friends and supporters, because after all the book was written for you and your reading enjoyment. First horizon award finalists eric hoffer book award, a. Nautilus book awards recognizes books that promote spiritual growth, conscious living, and positive social change. Here are current category finalists, with links to. His howto articles have appeared in the writer magazine, writers digest magazine, and other print and online magazines. There is in most passions a shrinking away from ourselves. She is the author of a number of short stories and poems under the name pauline e. When it comes to well respected book awards that are known internationally there is a problem for the self publisher or the independent press. Pauline morgan has been on the panel of judges for the critically acclaimed international arthur c. The eric hoffer award honors the memory of the great american philosopher eric hoffer.
The eric hoffer book award is one of the largest international book awards for small, academic, and independent presses. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. The 2015 eric hoffer book award honorable mention winner category. This year, we paid a lot of attention to the clinical sequencing portion of the event. Dungate that have appeared in anthologies and magazines in britain and. See all books authored by eric hoffer, including the true believer. Shortlist finalist of eric hoffer award kindle edition by ryan keith author format. The category finalists and the grand prize short list are further noted. Temper of our time by eric hoffer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Learn more about eric hoffer award category finalists, and the award s sponsors. Writers and editors awards, grants, fellowships, and. Our journey with prostate cancer by judith anne desjardins. Since its inception, hoffer has become one of the largest international book awards for small, academic and independent presses. Toiling today would assist you in reaping benefits tomorrow.
Next generation indie book awards finalist book awards. In addition to the grand prize, the eric hoffer award identifies a winner, a runnerup, and honorable mentions within eighteen allinclusive categories. A moral and social philosopher, eric hoffer was a sheer genius who is today regarded as one of the most important thinkers of the 20 th century. He produced ten books and was awarded the presidential medal of freedom in february 1983 by president of the united states ronald reagan. Since 1983, the independent book publishers association ibpa, the largest notforprofit trade association of independent publishers, has been a leader in member advocacy, education, and tools for success. The ippy awards were conceived as a broadbased, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the independent publishing industry, and are open to authors and publishers worldwide who produce books written in english and appropriate for the. The 2020 ippys are open until the final deadline of. Eric hoffer, born july 25, 1902, new york citydied may 21, 1983, san francisco, american longshoreman and philosopher whose writings on life, power, and social order brought him celebrity hoffers family was of modest means, and his early life was marked by hardship. Over this time, the ibpa benjamin franklin award for excellence in book publishing has become one of the highest national honors for. Former migratory worker and longshoreman, eric hoffer burst on the scene in 1951 with his irreplaceable tome, the true believer, and assured his place among the most important thinkers of the twentieth century. Awards for poetry may be added later at the discretion of the awards committee.
Wilson is professor of comparative religion at western michigan university, kalamazoo, michigan. The email ended with again congratulations on your eric hoffer book award distinction, and we wish you continued success in the future. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Eric hoffer july 25, 1902 may 21, 1983 was an american social writer and philosopher. Eric hoffer award finalist book awards librarything. Eric hoffer book awards may 2019 winner honorable mention for writing. Fantastic article rhonda and thank you for mentioning the next generation indie book awards which is now the largest notforprofit book awards program in the world for independent publishers and selfpublished authors. Eric hoffer award for independent books book awards and. Tricon 2015 was well worth the visit to san francisco. Writing from the unique perspective of an oncology social worker, a holistic psychotherapist, and. Even if they are allowed or an independent press attempts to enter these competitions are usually prohibitively expensive.
Finalist, 2016 national indie excellence book awards. Tiktaalik, adieu, lynn pedersen, finishing line pressthe eric hoffer award honors the memory of the great american philosopher eric hoffer by highlighting salient writing, as well as the independent spirit of small publishers. His latest book, be fast or be gone, is a prizewinner in the 2012 eric hoffer book awards competition and has been named a finalist in the 2012 next generation indie book awards. Owen thomas rollicking debut novel is the winner of 16 international book awards, including. His first book, the true believer 1951, was widely recognized as a classic, receiving critical acclaim from both scholars and laymen, although hoffer. Hoffers family was of modest means, and his early life was marked by hardship. Seven books from author solutions imprints honored with. Established in 2015 and named for the literary philanthropist glenna luschei, this pan african poetry prize is the only one of its kind. Established in 2015 and named for the literary philanthropist glenna luschei, this pan african poetry prize is the only one of its kind in the world and aims to honor and promote. The book is fast paced and absorbing, and this keeps up until the ending which has an unexpected twist. In the spring, the da vinci finalists are announced. Each year, the eric hoffer award results are publicly announced in the spring, and every nominee is notified via the contact email on their registration form.
Hoffer beautifully describes that a perfect future is only the result of a hardworking present life. Eric hoffer book award winners book awards eric hoffer. An immeasurable measure of pride accompanies the award. Short list, grand prize award, 2016 eric hoffer book awards. He has received recognition from new century writers, writers of the future, writers digest, the eric hoffer prose award program, short story america, the irish aeon awards, and other organizations. Winner of 16 prestigious book awards in the united states and canada. Additional honors go to academic, small, micro, and selfpublished presses. Use the links below to discover great award winning books. Weve all heard the expressions, this book changed my life. Years earlier, its chairman talked about the popular awards humble beginnings in the eric.
The first horizon award is given to the best firsttime authors. Reader views 2014 2015 book awards winner the best bodyhealth book. As the annual judging draws to a close, the first horizon award finalists are announced prior to the eric hoffer award grand prize. The combination of extensive programming in conjunction with a large exhibition makes it a mustattend event for scientist and professionals in our industry and the conference seems to grow year after year. Thoughts on the nature of mass movements, and the passionate state of mind.
May 15, trenton, nj the eric hoffer book award committee has released its 20 winners, including the eric hoffer grand prize for books, people who said no by laura scandiffio from annick press. A fall at the age of 7 left him partially blind until he was 15, when his eyesight returned. In honor of the great american philsopher, the eric hoffer book award includes all book genres, awarding a grand prize, many category awards, and the winners of the montaigne medal, da vinci eye, and first horizon award. Upon registering for the eric hoffer award, a book is automatically considered for the da vinci eye. Was awarded a cash prize by lawrence obrian of dublin, ireland. Book book awards 2008 to 2011 grand prize award winner at the beach book festival 2008 silver award cipa evvy book awards 2008 silver award premier book awards 2008 finalist in forewords book of the year award 2008 finalist in the eric hoffer award 2008 finalist in the.
After their rigorous first round of judging, less than 10% of the nominees become category finalists. Among other books, he is the author of yankees in michigan michigan state university press, 2008 and dr. Our chairman provides helpful guidelines for selecting a book award. The eric hoffer book award in honor of the great american philsopher, the eric hoffer book award includes all book genres, awarding a grand prize, many category awards, and the winners of the montaigne medal, da vinci eye, and first horizon award. The living now book awards are designed to honor those kinds of lifechanging books, and to bring increased recognition to the years best lifestyle, homestyle, worldimprovement. Book awards 2008 to 2011 grand prize award winner at the beach book festival 2008 silver award cipa evvy book awards 2008 silver award premier book awards 2008 finalist in forewords book of the year award 2008 finalist in the eric hoffer award 2008 finalist in the national. He was the author of ten books and was awarded the presidential medal of freedom in february 1983.