Living in close proximity to Thomas Jefferson’s
birthplace and his Monticello home, many Central Virginians probably think they
know the story of Jefferson and how he grew to become a founding father,
vice-president, president, founder of the University of Virginia and an all-around
brilliant scholar.
Local author Jayne D’Alessandro-Cox was curious about young
Jefferson’s childhood and what influences he encountered as he grew up to
become one of our nation’s greatest historical figures.
Much to the author’s surprise, she could find very
little on young Jefferson. Most of the books, and historical documents she read
went into great detail on Jefferson’s adult life and his many accomplishments,
but his younger years were glossed over. That peaked the author’s curiosity
even more and that’s when she decided to research and write a book on young
Thomas Jefferson.
In Thomas
Jefferson-From Boy to Man, Jayne D’Alessandro-Cox illustrates how the
interactions of friends, family, mentors and even failed love influenced
Jefferson and sheds light on an often neglected part of the Jefferson story.
Thoroughly researched, and illustrated with rare photographs, this is a must
read for Jefferson history buffs or those just interested in learning more
about the history of central Virginia and one of our most beloved founding
fathers.
D’Alessandro-Cox will be at the Jefferson Pharmacy’s 5th anniversary celebration on Thursday March 13th from
4:30-6:30 for a book signing of Thomas
Jefferson-From Boy to Man. Come meet the author and learn more about the
man and our historically rich part of Virginia! More information on the book and author can be found here: http://www.jaynedalessandrocox.com/
