Julie Edwards Jones | Author
In this lyrically moving debut memoir set in the American South, Julie Edwards Jones reveals the profound ripple effects of growing up in a home shaped by mental illness, addiction, and instability. Woven with raw honesty and heart, this is the story of a mother's childhood trauma and its cascading effect on her own children—a legacy of financial crises, alcoholism, constant upheaval, and a life-altering disability.
Yet, amidst the turmoil, a powerful determination to break the cycle emerges. Through resilience, love, and an unyielding sense of worth, Jones and her siblings not only survive, but thrive, forging unbreakable bonds and building brighter futures for their own families.
This book is a call to action for young adults and families navigating similar struggles, urging them to confront mental health challenges with urgency and compassion. It's time to change the narrative and prioritize mental health—for yourself, your loved ones, and the generations yet to come.
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This house—our dad’s childhood home—anchored so many of our memories.
My siblings and I on Christmas morning, a holiday scene that looks like every child’s dream—yet behind the cheer, we were already learning how to carry pain in silence.
“Jones delivers a compelling and heartfelt tribute to healing, hope, and tenacity. Skillfully balancing personal storytelling with broader societal insights, she delves into the long-term impacts of childhood trauma, exploring how it can shape adult relationships and health, urging readers to seek help when needed, distribute goodwill to others, and remember their responsibility to ensure the next generation is safe, strong, and flourishing. This is a powerful appeal to readers to face their own trauma and support mental health initiatives.​”
-- Book Life Reviews