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Jackson

Written by: Lynn McLaughlin
Narrated by: Nancy Peterson, Jeremy Gilmer
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An essential listen for parents and 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?
©2020 Lynn McLaughlin (P)2020 Lynn McLaughlin
Genre Fiction Personal Development
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Winner, The Independent Press Award for Best Audiobook - Fiction, 2022

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Emotional, Raw and Real

Even if you've never been touched by mental illness, you should read (listen to) this book. It's unique in that the author shares the heartache as well as the triumphs from two different perspectives - a mother and her son. This family moves from denial and guilt towards acceptance and understanding of a truly frightening illness. The narration of these two main characters is exceptional and it helps us understand what happens in the mind of someone experiencing anxiety and depression. It behooves each of us to not only be aware but to reach out when we see the signs that someone is in need of support - including caregivers.

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