The Second Coming of Age

Johnny Thumper a student of theology is convinced that his life has been a waste. But he gets the opportunity to change things when he wins $82 million in the lottery. <p> But Thumper must find his purpose in life-even as he deals with his feelings for his friend Virginia a beautiful married American Indian. In an attempt to break herself out of a cycle of depression caused by her sick husband's deteriorating condition she and Johnny set out on a cross-country mission to witness a ritual at a sweat lodge. As they travel from state to state Thumper feels closer to Virginia but he keeps his feelings at bay as he tries to figure out what to do with his newfound wealth. <p Thumper's life takes a dramatic turn when he decides to sue the American government for its treatment of American Indians on charges of genocide. But he files the paperwork before he collects his lottery winnings. As word spreads about what he has done law enforcement officials look at Thumper in a new light-as a threat. <p> Thumper and Virginia must overcome social and cultural obstacles in order to accomplish their dreams and realize their destinies in this unforgettable journey.