Isle of Hope

by Michael Hawkes, Susan Hawkes, Stephen Wunderli

Michael Hawkes was born in England to an Irish mother. She returned with Michael and his twin sister to Ireland only to be taken by the Catholic Church. They then trafficked him to California where he was abused by the most powerful priest in Los Angeles, The Right Rev. Monsignor Benjamin Hawkes. Michael's powerful inspirational memoir Isle of Hope follows his search for his birth family, and to find redemption and peace. A gripping and powerful story.

266 pages, Paperback

Published March 13, 2023

Reviews

[Ryser7 Ryser]

Wow! I know Mike Hawkes personally and I’m dumbfounded that he can be such a “normal” (who’s normal anyway?) guy after all he went through. Thanks to Mike’s humility and healing, Susan’s love and motivation and Steve Wunderli’s masterful weaving of the tale, this book is among some of my top reads. Certainly disturbing at times but Mike’s sensitivity and kindness show forth. Can’t say anything more except “read this book!”