Wake Up! The Enlightenment of an American Misfit and Outlaw
Wake Up! The Enlightenment of an American Misfit and Outlaw started as a dream in 1991 while Paul E. Hendricks was sitting in a foxhole in the mountains of Grafenwoehr, Germany. Paul’s dream has now come to fruition as visionary novel.
Paul is going nowhere fast—except maybe straight to Hell. Then again, maybe he’s already there. Tired of broken promises and dreams unfulfilled, Paul navigates the streets of Waikiki, searching for an escape. High on ecstasy, cocaine and booze, Paul doesn’t see the SUV heading right toward him…until it’s too late. He expects he’ll end up in the emergency room, or dead. Instead, Paul comes to in a forest, where he meets a mysterious child who takes him on the journey of a lifetime.
Haunted by his inner demons, Paul struggles to come to terms with his past and in doing so, find his way out of the forest and back to reality. In the end, Paul realizes that he alone has been the creator of his experiences, the architect of his life, and discovers the true identity of the mysterious child who guided him home.
A hero’s journey of redemption and healing, Wake Up! The Enlightenment of an American Misfit and Outlaw is part memoir, part fable and part teaching story for the misfit and outlaw in all of us. Weaving autobiographical stories together with spiritual fantasy, Hendricks offers up an inspirational book in the spirit of Dan Millman (Way of the Peaceful Warrior), Richard Bach (Johnathan Livingston Seagull) and Paulo Coelho (The Alchemist).
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What Readers Have To Say:
I just finished your new book and wanted to congratulate you on such a well written, insightful and courageous story. I’m so proud of you and it was great to learn more about you and your life… I also saw quite a bit of myself in those pages and stories, and could probably rename the book – Wake Up Blake. It’s certainly a book that told a great story and also one I see as a great reference to lean on when things don’t seem so good.
- Blake Zach
Paul ~ Received your book today and have been engaged ever since!! So excited and proud of you friend! Thanks for the lovely inscription!! Don’t want to speed through it but am having a hard time putting it down! 
Again, many congratulations for being brave and following through with your dreams!!! xoxo
- Christine Hirsch Hauck
I couldn’t put it down… It is truly inspiring. You should be very proud Paul. I’m so happy for you.
- Cheryl Wohlfield
We just received your book yesterday and I finished reading it this morning. It was very insightful and an enjoyable read. Congrats on a job well done!! Hope you and Diane are well.
- Joanna Hendricks
One helluva an excellent book. Let me know when you want to write a screen play. We can knock this outta the park with you doing the voice over. I LOVE it.
- Albert Cloutier
Got the book moments ago – so excited to dive in!! I am not able to stop staring at it and flipping it open to read random pages. I AM SO FLIPPIN’ PROUD OF YOU ♥
- Paula Flowers Barron
Son, I received your book today and read it all the way through today. I had some tears, laughter and sadness. I think you have a winner and wish nothing but the best for you and Diane. We love you both.
- Earl Hendricks
Mr. Paul Hendricks, you absolutely MADE my day! Even far beyond that. I just received a copy of your book and feel such gratitude for your note and acknowledgment. It is so rare to meet such aware, deep, real, awesome people – the kind of people you and Diane are. I thank the greater power that brought us together and hope to know you both forever.
- Amber Ludwig
We’re all so proud 
- Patricia Strehle
Received your book today. Thx again!
- Jason Hill
I’m flippiing out with excitement here!!!
- Tara Walton Carbonetti
My copy of “Wake Up! The Enlightenment of an America Misfit and Outlaw” arrived last week… personally autographed by best-selling author Paul E. Hendricks. What a fantastic story of an unlikely, unwilling evolution of a man.
- Bonnie Karpay
I just got mine today!!!!! Thank you my brotha!!!!!!
- Zon Carvalho
Got your book in the mail today. I’m pretty excited as I’m not sure I’ve ever held the physical manifestation of someone’s dream in my hands before. Thanks for the kind words inside the front cover and I’m going to get to ASAP. Thanks again Paul!!!
- Shaun Bennett
congrats again dude. its inspiring to see what you have accomplished!
- Heather Roberts Barnes
Just finished the book! I was wondering how it would end……..but then, life is kind of the Never-Ending Story anyway………….MAHALO!
- Mary Rose
paul… got your book .thank u. I loved it. Finished reading it about 2 min ago.
- Jennifer Matsumoto
congratulations on the book Paul, that’s great.
- Ken Berry
So proud of you!
- Cheryl Pullen Navalinsky
Looking forward to the read. Congrats
- Jason Hill
Thanks so much for the beautiful book I received Today – I am SO looking forward to reading it
- Pia Schellerup
I have a couple books to read but i’ll definitely buy one when i finish a couple more books =)
- Angela Chan
I just finished your book! Amazing! I look forward to the movie! Love ya Paul!
- Keri Stuart
Hi Paul, we haven’t officially met and I haven’t read your book, but I get the impression that we are on the same path.
- Andrew Botts
Just bought the book! Can’t wait to read it! I am so proud of you!
- Tara Walton Carbonetti
Just thinking… last year at this time you were getting ready to go to your first forum and dreaming about writing a best-selling book. Less than one year later and you’ve done it! Wow! Congratulations!
- Kehau Kali
Paul, I am really enjoying your book!
- Albert Cloutier
I like the begining!!!
- Mai Lieu
On the bright side, my downtime has allowed me to plow through the book, it’s excellent! I’m about 3/4 of the way through, will be close to finishing it on the bus ride home tonight
- Noah J Orr
Noah & I sat at the beach yesterday evening and we read the first few chapters of your book. We love it and I’ve been thinking all morning about the next time we will pick it up again… hopefully tonight! We love you Paul!
- Tess Golden-Orr
PAUL! My brother from another mother. It is now 1241 in the AM on Thursday. exactly 6hours and 38 minutes ago i started reading your book and it took me a while but i finished it. I laughed out loud (literally) i cried, and all i can honestly say is THANK YOU!!!!
- Aaron Justin Martinez
YOU are AWESOME! Thank you for being the inspirational YOU! Luv ya! That was a FUN and CRAZY celebration. Congrats!
- Crystale Lehua Engle Cayaban
Congratulations…it is great to see you living your dreams! Isaac and I had a great time at your [launch] party yesterday and we are happy to have bought a 1st edition original autographed book!
- Juanita Aguerrebere
The book is f’in beautiful! Congrats on the launch and may this be just the beginning of a huge new chapter in you…
- Bryan Toda
Congrats and continued success, Paul!!
- Kerri Tinsley
Congrats Paul on the unveiling of your book. I hope it will sell like crazy for you. Wishing you the best and hope to see you and Diane soon. Miss you guys a bunch.
- Don Wasilewski
Omg Paul! Nicki and I are reading ur book, crying and laughing alternately and sometimes at the same time!
- Cecelia Marrone
Congrats on the new book! I’m very happy for you!
- Heather Moore Wasilewski
I got mine just now!!!!! cant wait!!!
- Zon Carvalho
Just wanted to send my best wishes your way!!!! Tight hug, my friend!
- Adry Gawlik
I am delighted to announce that my dear friend and fellow CEO Space grad, Paul E. Hendricks has birthed his new book! My copy has already been ordered. How ’bout yours? This is one of the coolest stories of “eventual enlightenment” you’ll ever read. And Paul is so awesome…
- Bonnie Karpay
Congratulations! Thank you for the positive impact you’ve made on this world
- Georgia Nixon
Congratulations Paul! I’m thrilled about your success. From the bottom of my heart I’m sending you all my white energy and lots of luvs. To your success!!!!
- Margaret Udkovich
wow paul congratulations you always talked about it but now its happening. good luck my friend success!!!!!!!
- Sam Langi
Can’t wait to read the book! Congratulations on all your success and what’s to come!
- Jennifer Dryden-Stevens
YAy!! Great work Paul!! Can’t wait to read it!!!
- Christine Hirsch Hauch
CONGRATS!!
- Jeff Funke
I’M EXCITED, I’M EXCITED, I’M EXCITED!!!!
- Keala Kanae
suuuuuuuuper exciting!!! it’s seems like just yesterday you told me you were gonna write a book and now it’s time to celebrate.
- Taimaine Lopes
way to see it through paul…
- Tym B.
Man…that just made my already fantastic day even more fantastical! Looks perfect Paul!
- David Genzen
WOOOOHOOOO! Congratulations Paul! Bring it on!
- Donald Yap
Way to BE an author! Congrats on your success… Well Deserved!
- WillyAnn Paaluhi
I am only on page 45 and it has moved me to tears more than once already! So grateful to be part of your amazing journey….
- Nadine Pulver
Thank you Paul for a great eve, wonderful people and such great book… Around page 100 already … Fabulous. YOU DID IT!!
- Steph Langkamp
John had the day off yesterday and didn’t put your book down! He doesn’t even like to read! He says it’s great! I’m excited to find some time to read it this weekend! Congrats Paul!
- Keri Stuart
Someone contacted me to say they are reading your book. Here is a direct quote from her – “It is for sure an Oprah kind of book.”
- Diane Blastic
A Note From Paul
As I watch book orders flow in, my heart is overwhelmed with gratitude for all of you who are ordering my book and everyone that has supported me on this adventure. Thank you!
