Jackson
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An Amazon Best-Selling and Award-Winning Book
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Jackson | An Amazon Best-Selling and Award-Winning Book |
ABOUT THE BOOK
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?
DEDICATION
“As an author and a chronic illness sufferer, I have the experiences to help people suffering with depression and anxiety, and the ability to make it readable, relatable and understandable. I really want to produce a book about my own life’s experiences in order to help others, and so I was delighted to be able to help shape this tale so that it will strike a chord with many readers. As with other illnesses, everyone feels differently; people have varying tolerances and thresholds, and therefore boundaries. You cannot second guess mental health, and you should never try. Never judge someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes, as the saying goes.” Yvonne Marrs
The fictional characters in this book evolved through conversations with many additional people: those fighting to be mentally well, parents of young adults experiencing mental illness and breast cancer survivors. Getting to know each of them, walking through their experiences, fears and triumphs has been both eye-opening and inspiring. Sincere appreciation is extended to fellow author, Yvonne Marrs who is also a chronic illness sufferer. The perspectives of Jackson were developed through her insights, experience and passion.
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REVIEWS
Jackson, a bold and unforgettable story, follows a family's journey as they navigate the turbulent waters of mental illness.
Every parent wants the best for their child, and when something goes wrong, they find themselves grasping for any and all advice available. Canadian author, Lynn McLaughlin, paints a loving, relatable and clear picture of the hurdles maneuvered by this family.
In this moving story, the honesty and beauty 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
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. This story is about two people separately, and together. It's a mental illness that knits them together, but love that guides them through the dark waters of it.
McLaughlin has a raw and emotional way of relaying the anguish and frustration that comes with mental illness within 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. Like most parents, they don’t understand what it means, and they blame themselves and each other. I like that they try their best to figure it out, consult with professionals and still didn’t have answers. 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.
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