In his sophomore effort, author Jason Waters uses his unique perspective to bring readers on a journey of self-discovery as a young skateboarder battling schizophrenia, overcoming stigma, and becoming aware of the impact he intends to make on the world. Lightning Strikes Twice dives into the deep end, detailing the stories of a person determined to be a positive force in the oft-misunderstood world of mental illness.
Jason’s story on facing and overcoming the challenges that come with mental illness are inspiring. His sense of appreciation and gratitude for skateboarding resonate through his writing and reminded me to not take the gifts of skateboarding for granted.