World Poetry Proudly Presents Poet Tommy Hawkings From LA !

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World Poetry Cafe hosts Ariadne Sawyer, Oparin Ortiz, Jason Lawrence and technician Medhi had the honour to present poet and athlete  Tommy Hawkins in a phone interview from L.A.

To hear the show, click here. Also to see the article Ariadne wrote about Tommy , check out TAN the Afro News theafronews.ca on April 1st.

FORMER LOS ANGELES LAKERS STAR, BROADCASTER AND L.A. DODGERS EXECUTIVE TOMMY HAWKINS AUTHORS BOOK OF POETRY

“Life’s Reflections: Poetry for the People”  is an eclectic collection of narratives and colorful illustrations, full of insights and surprises!

Tommy Hawkins, former Notre Dame All-American, Los Angeles Lakers basketball star, former VP of the Los Angeles Dodgers, radio & TV broadcaster and popular personality has written a new book … poetry that is!  Whomever you are, wherever you are, whatever your convictions, welcome to the eclectic world of Tommy Hawkins.

“Life’s Reflections: Poetry for the People” (ISBN #978-0615-564-302), is designed as a colorful coffee table book,  and can best be described as an eclectic collection of vernacular poetic narratives, full of insights and surprises. Each narrative is accompanied by a captivating painting or photograph that illustrates his words … including works by famed artists LeRoy Neiman and Ernie Barnes among others.

Tommy promises readers won’t be bored. “There’s something for everyone … your family, friends and you! ” notes Hawkins. “It is my hope that “Life’s Reflections: Poetry for the People” will be a dynamic, entertaining and uplifting experience for life.” Topics covered include romance, sports, psychiatry, travel, music, family, relationships, the 1960s and much more. 

A native of Chicago, Illinois, Tommy Hawkins has enjoyed an incredible career as a college basketball All-American at Notre Dame, 10 years in the NBA playing ball with the Cincinnati Royals and Los Angeles Lakers (he played with Wilt, Jerry, Elgin, Oscar and many others), an Emmy Award-nominated radio and television broadcaster, event host and motivational speaker as well as a public relations vice president with the Los Angeles Dodgers for 18 years. For more information please visit: www.tommyhawkins.net

 

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2 Responses to World Poetry Proudly Presents Poet Tommy Hawkings From LA !

  1. Ariadne says:

    Great interview! Good feedback.

  2. caroline nazareno says:

    you’re amazing! i wish i can get a copy of your book!

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