Maximus Dillinger struggles, like many teens, with his own identity. A known troublemaker, he's also a devoted son to his single mother. His future, what little of it he can see, looks hopeless.
Needing to meet the requirements of a history project, Maximus finds himself flipping through the class of '41 yearbook. He chooses to interview graduates from the book, setting him on a path that ends with a deeper understanding of life and a personal transformation.
The school alumni Maximus interviews are members of the Greatest Generation. Some are war heroes. Others are women who lost sons and husbands in battle. Their heart-wrenching stories unearth Maximus's grief over the loss of his father, forcing him to confront his own fears and propelling him towards manhood, love, and a powerful emotional reconciliation with a long absent family member.
A deeply moving coming-of-age tale, Maximus transcends generations. The past's powerful events continue to affect the world and have the power to change a young life for the better. The Greatest Generation is ready to tell its stories. Are you, like Maximus, ready to listen?
About the Author: Thomas A. Jackson Jr. is a former army officer who served with the 4th Infantry Division in Iraq. He graduated from Taylor University with a bachelor of arts in political science and then from Brandman University with a master's degree in organizational leadership. He is currently pursuing a degree in executive management at the George Washington University.
Jackson resides in Indianapolis. His hobbies include reading, gardening, collecting antique books, hiking, camping, and watching World War II documentaries. Maximus is his debut novel.
