Maximum Vantage

“Maxwell’s lived experience is invaluable; his voice is inimitable; and his courage is unequaled. Reading this priceless collection, you will undoubtedly agree that the people and causes for which he writes have no better advocate, nor will they likely have one again like him in our lifetimes. Bill Maxwell is a Florida—and national—treasure, and we are all fortunate to have shared this precious state with him for so many years.”—Greg Asbed, co-founder, Coalition of Immokalee Workers

“This is one of the most impactful books I’ve ever read. It really is accountability journalism at its best. Maxwell writes boldly and with ruthless honesty and empathy about persistent racial inequities, environmental degradation, and much else.”—Amy Green, author of Moving Water: The Everglades and Big Sugar

“A must-read that will touch your heart and inspire a more thoughtful approach to very challenging societal issues. Maxwell’s words remind me personally, in most vivid terms, of the importance of being human, giving back to your community, and never settling for less than the truth.”—Linda Friar, deputy chief of public affairs, Bureau of Reclamation

“I thoroughly enjoyed reading Maximum Vantage. Maxwell’s advice on how others may or should think about these issues is thoughtful and personal to him. I felt better informed after reading his stories.”—Bettye A. Grable, Florida A&M University School of Journalism and Graphic Communication

“Maxwell’s social and cultural commentaries provide prescient wisdom and insight into many controversial issues within Florida and our nation as a whole that flow from his own unique and varied life experiences. The collection highlights the essence of one of Florida’s greatest writers and thinkers whose perspectives are exceedingly relevant to the issues our society and state continue to grapple with today.”—Patrick Ferguson, organizing representative for the Sierra Club, Florida Chapter

“A retrospective of stellar journalism, the impactful collection Maximum Vantage tackles some of society’s biggest issues with insight and incisiveness.”—Foreword Reviews

“Maxwell’s voice was among the most recognizable on the Times’ pages, not only for his clear and powerful writing but for his direct attack. He did not dance around issues, even the most contentious ones. . . . He’s a reporter of voracious curiosity.”—Tampa Bay Times