Por Unos Elotes

About the Book

“Por Unos Elotes”, adapted into a screenplay and motion picture, HARVEST OF REDEMPTION, was inspired by true events that occurred in South Texas in the 1920’s.  It is a coming of age story about a young boy’s struggle to face the challenges of growing up without his parents and confront the haunting demons of his past.  Oscar grows up and attempts to overcome the resentment incurred after witnessing the brutal murder of his father.  Oscar’s journey is threaded by the very vivid colors of reality in life including love, hate, faith, fear, hope, revenge, and forgiveness.

By Eddie Howell

About the Author

Eddie Howell was born and raised in Mercedes ,Texas.  He started working the  fields at the age of 5 helping his mother and older brothers in the cotton fields.  Every summer, it was either cotton, tomatoes, cantaloupe, watermelon, or onion field work.  He also assisted his father along with his brother, James, to do concrete pots and other ornamental items after school.  His father always made sure that idol time was put to work.  As a teenager he worked in different stores helping to contribute to the family.  Education was his parents priority.  He was an Honor Roll student in grade school and excelled in high school in academics and sports.  He volunteered into the USAF in 1969.  He served one year in Vietnam as a ground/airborne radio operator coordinating air strikes in hostile areas.  He received his B.S. and M.Ed. From Pan American University.  He did his post graduate work at Texas A&M University attaining certifications in adult and vocational programs.  He retired after 31 years as a coach, teacher, counselor, and program director for various school districts in the Rio Grande Valley.  He also has his own independent company, JEM Educational, that focuses on parenting values and a series of short videos entitled, “Consejos de Mis Padres”.  The filming of Harvest of Redemption is a tribute to his grandparents, parents, and the farm workers and migrant workers who toiled through much suffering to make South Texas the great region it is and will be.  Eddie Howell believes in One God--Creator of all.  Peace and Love to all.