THE MIGHTY MISFITS We all have felt a bit out of place at times, especially in school, or have known someone who danced to a different drummer. When reading this, such books and/or films as "To Kill a Mockingbird," "Stand by Me," and "The Goonies" come immediately to mind. A kid's adventure that would last a lifetime. In this one, Lonnie Beerman takes us on a similar, youthful odyssey in which three young boys, all set apart from the rest, end up becoming fast friends and together, like Don Quixote, trash the windmills of convention and carve out their own unique paths that will take them through life. They encounter sexual orientation issues, religious awakenings, bullying, death & disease, loneliness, abusive parents, family angst, and most of all, a friendship that will transcend all boundaries. Read it for a good cry, genuine laughter or to re-discover that lost world called... Innocence. - THEATREVIEWSBYDENSISSPARKS "I find it very hard to believe that this is author Lonnie Beerman's first novel. This work is incredible on so many levels. The dialog and interactions between the characters are touching and emotional. In fact, they are so realistic, I actually cried a few times. Tears of the Phoenix is an awesome book that will touch every reader's heart." - LESLIE GRANIER FOR BLOGCRITICS A story to heal the hearts of men & boys and the women who love them, dealing with the turmoil of relationships and how society views them.