C. L. Max Nikias(@MaxNikias_):I am pleased to share that my book, “American Trojan: Leadership, Resilience, and the Renewal of Higher Education,” (@EncounterBooks) was the No. 1 bestseller for the month of June at Pages Bookstore in Manhattan Beach, California. This recognition is particularly meaningful, as it reflects continued reader engagement with the principles of transformative leadership and personal resilience, the rise of USC and how the university retained its academic integrity over ideological pressures, and the essential renewal of higher education’s core mission—several months following the book’s publication in March. I extend my sincere gratitude to the dedicated team at Pages Bookstore for their steadfast support, and to the readers in the Manhattan Beach and South Bay communities whose interest has sustained this achievement. Autographed copies of “American Trojan” are available for order through Pages Bookstore. To purchase a copy or to request a personalized inscription, please visit:

2026.07.03 06:04

I am pleased to share that my book, “American Trojan: Leadership, Resilience, and the Renewal of Higher Education,” (@EncounterBooks) was the No. 1 bestseller for the month of June at Pages Bookstore in Manhattan Beach, California. This recognition is particularly meaningful, as it reflects continued reader engagement with the principles of transformative leadership and personal resilience, the rise of USC and how the university retained its academic integrity over ideological pressures, and the essential renewal of higher education’s core mission—several months following the book’s publication in March. I extend my sincere gratitude to the dedicated team at Pages Bookstore for their steadfast support, and to the readers in the Manhattan Beach and South Bay communities whose interest has sustained this achievement. Autographed copies of “American Trojan” are available for order through Pages Bookstore. To purchase a copy or to request a personalized inscription, please visit: