Lonnie BeermanLonnie Beerman is a new author, his award-winning Tears of the Phoenix being his debut novel. Born in 1956 to a highly decorated Army Master Sargent, Lonnie grew up in the turbulent '60's on various Army bases or in nearby communities, witnessing th social chaos and political unrest. His father retired onto a farm in Tennessee when he was in middle school. Much of what he experienced during the "Army base" years, but especially afterwards, found its way into this story. Well-traveled in his personal and professional lives, Lonnie brings a heartfelt insight into the actions and reactions of everyday people in extraordinary situations. His greatest pleasure was to help his wonderful wife, Firoozeh raise two amazing children...Christina & Christopher. Read More Read Less