Audiobook of Jackson ... Demons and Desperation, Love and Hope
This audiobook is available through the links provided at the end of this description.
"An essential read for parents & teens navigating mental health issues ... There is no simple fix with a kiss to the forehead."
Will Jackson learn to hear the chatter in his head and know what to do about it? Will love and hope prevail? With unwavering empathy, Jackson is a bold and unforgettable story of a family navigating through the terrifying waters of mental illness.
Jackson’s battle to take control over his own mind and life portrays what millions of people are fighting around the world – mental illness. His mother, desperate to free him from his demons and desperation, faces her own turmoil and anguish, doing anything possible to save her son, through love and hope. After countless emotional, triumphant, and heartbreaking moments, will both June and her son accept that only Jackson can save himself?
"Jackson, a bold and unforgettable story, follows the journey of a family as they navigate the turbulent waters of mental illness. Canadian author, Lynn McLaughlin, paints a loving, relatable and clear picture of the hurdles maneuvered by this family. The honesty and beauty in this moving story speak to McLaughlin's ability to weave an engrossing tale and to her unwavering empathy." - Mary-Anne Mouawad, B.A., B.Ed.,M.Ed., OCT
"Kudos to Lynn McLaughlin on capturing the feelings of Jackson as he struggles with his mental illness and her portrayal of every parents’ heartache in recognizing and coping with the reality of having such a child." - Amazon Reviewer
"Lynn McLaughlin takes a deep dive into a family faced with acute mental health issues. In this fictional account, we read about a teenaged son's depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideations from the sides of both the parents and the son. As someone who has navigated these tumultuous waters, this book felt very personal. Jackson is a book that offers hope—a place where families can find guidance and practical tools to navigate difficult times. A poignant and powerful read. Highly recommended." - Laura Witfield
"Jackson by Lynn McLaughlin is a short work of fiction that unmasks the tragedy and triumph of mental illness. This fight for psychological survival centers on Jackson and his mother. Jackson is symbolic of millions living with some form of mental illness, and his mother represents the millions who have their own struggles caring for someone with a mental health issue. This story is about the two people separately, and together. It's mental illness that knits them together, but love that guides them through the dark waters of it.
McLaughlin has a raw, emotional way of relaying the anguish and frustration that comes with mental illness in a family. I especially like how June is portrayed as the typical loving mother, and Craig the typical father, who can see that their child is struggling with explosive rage and temper tantrums. This is an honest portrayal of the process that most parents go through to get to the bottom of a mental health issue. As you read, you will appreciate Jackson's point of view, feel for his struggle, and admire how he tries to help himself and sort it all out. The author has done a great service with this book, by shining a light on families who deal with mental illness. Make sure to put Jackson by Lynn McLaughlin at the top of your self-help reading list." - Readers' Favorite
"Well written story that gave me a new understanding of how the young man Jackson suffers with mental illness as well as the whole family. Having a sister struggling with similar issues made it very relatable and helpful to read about the difficult struggles that she might also face. But throughout I could sense through the mother the hope and determination to help in the best way possible. Thank you Lynn for letting us into this world so that can find new openings and ways to help." - Amazon Reviewer
The Professionally Narrated Audiobook of Jackson is accessible through the following links on Amazon and Audbile