Jules

by Jaime James

This book follows a young girl, Jules, as she navigates a mental health facility. Her experiences expose the flaws in the system, the impact of financial incentives on treatment, and the deep psychological effects of institutionalization. Throughout the book, Jules grapples with trust issues, feelings of abandonment, and the realization that honesty may not always lead to help. The narrative is raw and emotionally intense, providing an unfiltered look at a flawed system through the eyes of a vulnerable teen.

181 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 5, 2025

About the author

Jaime James is an author who writes across genres, exploring themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the complexities of the human mind. Her nonfiction works, such as Finding My Reasons to Breathe, draw on personal reflections to inspire and connect with readers. In her fiction, James crafts thought-provoking stories that delve into mental health, identity, and the blurred lines between reality and perception.

Retired professional photographer, writer, philosopher, yogi, and real estate investor are a few of the titles associated with my name. But above all, I am a creative. I am a doer of things and try a lot of things.

You can expect to find various interests and topics in my writing, as is reflected in my life.

In my first book, Finding My Reasons to Breathe, I give you a glimpse into my life as I struggle to figure myself out through anxiety, depression, grief, and life altering experiences. It is a book of essays based on the journal I started writing the day after I decided to save my own life.

Unpack Your Anxiety contains practical advice and methods to manage anxiety and panic attacks.

Current works in progress: 3

Fiction: A young girl is locked in a mental hospital and comes out with some realizations about truth and lies.

Fiction: A woman is afflicted with strange episodes that take her deeper into her mind. Follow her as she tries to figure out what they are and falls deeper into herself.

Children’s Fiction: A coyote is tired of being pressured by his brothers to be something he is not, a squirrel killer. After kidnapping a squirrel in the woods he learns about the freedom of being himself.

Reviews

[David James · Rating 5 out of 5]

This books makes you really start questioning the mental heath systems that are in place. How much is it really helping? How much are they getting wrong with these young kids?

Read this in a day and I loved it!! I bet Justin is an absolute terror outside of those walls. The character development was excellent, the plot was very concise! Absolutely recommend this books for a really good pallet cleanser!