One fucking day, Jeremy knew he would end up saying something, but as long as it wasn’t today… He was grateful for Christmas as it meant he could at least get extra tablets, which pleased the piss yellow bottle and his own fat mouth.
As far as Ashley was concerned, if he could make My Jeremy laugh and keep him safe it was a good day... Food, sleep and jingle ball were always a happy bonus.
In a life he eventually decides to leave, we watch through Jeremy's (and Ashley's) eyes as his last days unfold.
What you see depends on how you look.
*TRIGGER WARNING – Contains material some people may find upsetting
Overview - Small self-published human, battling bad spelling and low to medium self worth ;) (*AKA The odd thought doodler and occasional adult :D)
Details -
Name: Sarah Place of birth: Earth Age: Yes, I do Hopes: Changing the world, one story at a time x Fears: Spelling tests, Brown envelopes, My Manager asking to speak to me Goals: Adulting 10- Fun 10 Realistic Goals: Adulting 7- Fun 5 Current Goals Score: Adulting 1- Fun 0 Favourite quote: "Always look harder at what you can already see" - Me 2001
And remember... What you see depends on how you look & your perspective depends on where you stand. Stay muchy, Sarah x
I have to say, as I finished this one I re-read it all! So many things conveyed in a relatively short book. I wish I could have 'met' Jeremy, and maybe been there for some of the things he faced alone. Such an emotive and beautifully honest narrative, and another superb win for depicting real peoples experiences of the hidden things in life. Suicide is a tough subject. This is one of the best fiction stories I have found that brings the real human side of someone's experiences of the struggles some of us have with mental health and feeling alone. Very different approach and style and as good as 'Graceful', without a doubt! :') Now firmly one of my favorite authors!
Picked this up as a bit of a wild card as not heard of the author but liked the feel. More a novella than a full novel, which I prefer. Absolutely blew me away and this doesn't happen often. Don't want to spoil it, but HAD to share, as this is a hidden gem! Give it a chance, you won't be disappointed if you like a serious, punchy read.