A Warrior's Son

About the Book

Thirteen-year old Jake Bennett’s life turns upside down when his Army dad leaves for the first of three tours in Iraq. His mom and his six-year old brother seem like strangers to him as his family adjusts their lives to his dad’s absences and returns. A Warrior’s Son follows Jake through his teen years as he struggles to find a place in his hurting family, while navigating the complexities of girls, sports, and friends through middle school and high school. The story is a testament to the resilience of military families, and to the determination of one boy who must cope with adolescence and the emotional stress of being a warrior’s son.

About the Author

The author was a coach, teacher, and high school principal during his thirty two years in public education. He’s had one book and several articles published on education, motivation, football, and track. He’s written four novels since retiring. This is the first to be published. The author is an adjunct professor in National University’s Master’s Program. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Washington in Seattle and his Master’s Degree in Education from the University of San Francisco.