My Maja, A Grandson’s Tribute weaves tradition and truth into an exciting story of the life of a Swedish immigrant. The details for her travels, marriage, and survival through the Depression reflect what her grandson found in his grandmother’s trunk. The author, Dr. Donald Grossnickle, former assistant principal at Addison Trail High School, takes his memoir to another level. Maja was not an ordinary woman and Grossnickle tells you why. Those interested in historical memoirs, the Great Depression, women’s roles and geneology may gain inspiration and courage to begin writing their own family history.

Dr. Grossnickle is a former Assistant Principal at Addison Trail High School and the author or coauthor of over 50 published articles and several books. After 15 years delving into genealogy, Don decided to put his knowledge to the test. My Maja, A Grandson’s Tribute is his first book weaving genealogy with his family history