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Francis J.Yap
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful! A Rare Gem of a Book!
Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2021
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Grounded in reality, Lynn McLaughlin's "Jackson" reads like pages of two people's journals; a mother and a son. An intimate first-person account of what it is like living with and around mental health issues. The story is believable and relatable to many, especially for someone whose family member or themselves is suffering from the illness. It is a powerful tale of love, courage, determination and personal triumph. "Jackson" gives readers a rare look at a role model mother and see how she thinks and acts regarding the illness. It provides insights and realistic accounts of inner dialogues and events that educate us and make us think or bring awareness. Not for the sake of generating a dramatic climate, but a true demonstration of unconditional love throughout the pages. Confidently, it's the perfect book for book clubs, organizations or school classes to open up a much-needed dialogue around mental health issues. I love the author includes all kinds of resources at the end of the book. It's not just a book. It's an inspiring book about that changes lives! I strongly recommend everyone around 12 and above to read it. I also bought the audiobook; the narrators did such an awesome job! Truly an impactful gift for anybody.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful! A Rare Gem of a Book!
By Francis J.Yap on March 15, 2021
Grounded in reality, Lynn McLaughlin's "Jackson" reads like pages of two people's journals; a mother and a son. An intimate first-person account of what it is like living with and around mental health issues. The story is believable and relatable to many, especially for someone whose family member or themselves is suffering from the illness. It is a powerful tale of love, courage, determination and personal triumph. "Jackson" gives readers a rare look at a role model mother and see how she thinks and acts regarding the illness. It provides insights and realistic accounts of inner dialogues and events that educate us and make us think or bring awareness. Not for the sake of generating a dramatic climate, but a true demonstration of unconditional love throughout the pages. Confidently, it's the perfect book for book clubs, organizations or school classes to open up a much-needed dialogue around mental health issues. I love the author includes all kinds of resources at the end of the book. It's not just a book. It's an inspiring book about that changes lives! I strongly recommend everyone around 12 and above to read it. I also bought the audiobook; the narrators did such an awesome job! Truly an impactful gift for anybody.
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Lissa Van Rijn
5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational read.
Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2021
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A must read for anyone whose life has been touched by mental illness.

This is an inspirational read.
The story the author shares is enlightening, eye-opening and frustrating all at the same time.
It also shows us that the love of family can get you through the darkest of times.
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melissa
5.0 out of 5 stars This book touched my heart.
Reviewed in Canada on December 7, 2020
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Jackson brought back a flood of memories for me. I found it heartwarming and I could relate on many levels. An important book for anyone going through challenging times with a teenager.
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D Prior
5.0 out of 5 stars A good read for anyone to enjoy.
Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2020
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A great book to read whether or not you are personally struggling with mental illness or know someone that is. Gives you an idea of what personal struggles people may be going through. A good read.
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Colleen gascoigne
5.0 out of 5 stars Mental health awareness
Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2020
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Excellent Read! Any parent who has a child struggling with mental health should read this book.
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Rose C
5.0 out of 5 stars Two sides of the story.
Reviewed in Canada on January 28, 2021
Very well written with two sides of the story. It brings to light the challenges of a parent wanting to do the best for a struggling child by trying to protect them when ‘tough love’ is what is needed.
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Stephanie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in Canada on March 8, 2021
This is a great read for anybody. It’s even great for those who have younger children, who you may not think are struggling. There are a lot of signs to look for in little ones that could lead to great challenges in the future. Lynn helps to point these out. Great book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read!
Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2020
Insightful book on mental illness. I couldn't put the book down!
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David P.
3.0 out of 5 stars Well written
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2021
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Not as good as I expected but worth a read.
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mare
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful!
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2020
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Kudos to Lynn 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 . Very insightful and definitely worth reading!
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