Jack

Union, Georgia. 1971. Born in the wrong body Jack finds himself lost and trapped in a town where he feels out of place. Acceptance - or even tolerance - doesn't exist in Union, or within his family. When Jack attempts suicide following his mother's death, Jack's sister Emma has him committed to Meadow Field Psychiatric Hospital, where they continue to try and change him, convince him that how he feels and who he is, is wrong.

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But in this most unlikely place, among the most unlikely friends and unspeakable fear, Jack learns that all acts have consequences, some things cannot be changed, and love isn't defined by the body it comes in.

*This book contains strong language, violence, disturbing acts, and mild sexual content. Not intended for readers under 17.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 200 pages

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