"Songwriter By Jon Jesse Beckenham, published by Olympia Publishers London, is a compelling autobiographical account of the beginnings of a songwriter. The career gamble, the difficult times, the good times, the variety of motivational forces that caused all of those wonderful songs to be written. This is a must read. Not just for aspiring songwriters, but for anyone who dares to dream the impossible dream."
Kevin Johnson, Australia - Singer - Songwriter - Composer of the international hit "Rock N’ Roll I Gave You The Best Years Of My Life".

"I like songs with a statement and I love lots of songs just because I like their words. But sometimes I wonder, how those words have been born. Songwriter by Jon Jesse Beckenham tells in a charming way how tiny and very normal events can create a whole song."
Annelene Menz, Germany, Programming Specalist, Avid Reader, Lover of Meaningful Songs

"Songwriter is the story of a young guy who goes out of his way (and out of his country) to pursue a dream that means everything to him. Which in itself is not unusual for young folks. But the interesting part is that Jon writes about this guy a few decades later, not just as your usual memoir but because in his heart he hasn't given up on that dream he's writing about, not for a single day, even after so many years. Maybe this interesting and entertaining read is not only a story about ups and downs of a young songwriter but also a valuable course on how not to give up on your dreams even if you're going on for 80. And that's something we can all learn from, songwriters or not."
Thomas Ripphahn, Germany, Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Arranger and Sound Technician for all of the 53 Songs which Jon Jesse Beckenham recorded.

"The book „Songwriter“ from J.J. Beckenham is a little juwel within the big world of biographies. Jon Jesse Beckenham is none of those famous people and neither a well known politician nor a highly endowed sportsman. No, he is one of us and at the same time one of those few people, who allows himself to be led by his dreams and his heart. In all consequences. This you can feel in every chapter of Songwriter. You can feel the Englishman, the Musician, the Composer, the Lover and within all this the integer and humble man, who leaves traces in the heart of everyone that comes in touch with him. Thank you, Jon, for stepping into my life decades of years ago and for the singing harmonies between the two of us. I am looking forward to Songwriter II and to a glorious presentation of your songs and your life in a big hall in front of a big audience."
Ria Kroeber, Germany, Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Author and who accompanied me on 13 of the 53 Songs which I ended up recording.