About the Author

H. B. Pierre Simon Jr. is more than just an author. He’s a world traveler, a life influencer, a father, a lover of all things daring, but at his core… He’s a man that desires to positively influence and change lives. Simon has always focused on living in the moment, and enjoying each breath of life as if it were his last.

Having lived a life against the odds, Simon combined his zeal for life, passion for people, and one fated experience to ink life into his first book, The Flight of the Phoenix: Living Forward.
The Flight of the Phoenix is a compilation of stories which teaches us the beauty of learning from the past, living in the present, and ultimately forging a fulfilling future.
 
Down Thru Love - Simon's second book - began when he mentored a child named Peyton who has Down syndrome, and remembers him as the most beautiful, happy, and lively child he’d ever known. With all of Peyton’s challenges, he worked hard to push through them, and even though his father wasn't active in his life, he never felt sorry for himself. Ten years ago, Simon told Peyton’s mother that he would write a book in Peyton’s honor--Down Thru Love brings that promise to fruition. 
Down Thru Love brings to life several concepts that are critical to our everyday journeys; Love, Hope, Forgiveness, & Self Worth. In many ways, Simon identifies with the main character. In a previous book he authored, he noted, “There are times in life where life throws us challenges, and seemingly impossible obstacles. However if we face them head on, with no promise of victory, that will be the day we start down our paths of purpose. That’ll be the day we live forever. Let your Purpose be Purposeful.”
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​Enjoy the books, but more importantly, enjoy the journey!