Not Good Enough For You

by Elizabeth Lyon

Every parent wants a healthy baby, but what happens if you know your baby isn’t healthy? Jacqueline West thought she was having a normal pregnancy till she was twenty weeks pregnant. The emotional turmoil she goes through is heart-wrenching. Her husband, Dean, is supportive and does all he can, but Jackie is the one who has to come to terms with everything.

A series of health complications piles up and Jackie has to deal with it all. What if her baby girl doesn’t go full term? What if her baby dies in utero? What if her baby survives but lives a life in pain? There are so many scenarios that can happen in Jackie’s situation. Jackie wants to give her daughter a chance of life, but at what cost?

334 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 2, 2022

Reviews

[Beatriz Ferreira · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every parent wants a healthy baby, but what happens if you know your child will be born with challenges? My anxiety was very real while reading it, because being pregnant and having a baby is no joke. “Not Good Enough For You” explores the feelings of Jackeline, (our main character) during pregnancy, the fear of an unwanted diagnosis and how we educate ourselves to receive our children with the best resources available and lots of love. Elizabeth Lyon, the author, shares a very similar story in her personal life, being the mom of a beautiful baby girl with Down Syndrome, and just like "Sookie" overcomes the challenges life is presenting. A book full of rawness, painful experiences and an open soul.

I would recommend it to any expecting parent who is going through a difficult time during pregnancy or anyone interested in how to overcome real life challenges with perseverance and hope.

[SHARMIN QURESHI · Rating 4 out of 5]

"I am Enough"

Thank you for giving me ARC of this and trusting me with this piece of your heart and soul I'm sure you have poured in writing it ❤️

🌟🌟🌟🌟/5
Book:- Not Good Enough For You
Author:- Elizabeth lyon

What a beautiful , tearful story 🥹

It's a story of a mother who has a minor illness but it passes onto her daughter because it runs in their blood . It's story about raw emotions as how a mother struggles to accept the truth and to come on to terms over it.

Honestly it's too true it almost feels like your own thoughts were put into writing. It's heart wracking about what a mother truly feels about these kind of situations. She blames her self . She thinks she's not good enough for her daughter and she won't be a good mom but she will be a good mom because she loves her daughter too much ❤️.

It's based on a true story and obviously this book holds a special place in Elizabeth's heart .

It's her first novel it's obvious there will be something you won't like about and obviously there will be mistakes and some poorly written part but I won't judge her for it because writing a novel AND publishing it for a public eye to judge is damn big deal .

As her first novel she outdid herself and I'm proud of being her friend (IF you see me as your friend ofcourse!:-) )

Go read it and show some love . It's on Kindle and paperback is available for US people

[Nikki Schneider · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Elizabeth for sharing parts of your own story throughout Jackie's story. Read this if you are pregnant and facing challenges in that pregnancy or just to support an indie author. This book is based on real life events and exemplifies hope, drive, and a hell of a lot of preservance in regards to pregnancy and the many challenges it can throw at you.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full disclosure- I am the mother of the author and I held the bar high for each of my children and have applauded the successes of their achievements, academic and relational.
Not Good Enough for You is a fictional memoir that is poignant, emotional, insightful and humbling. It is a must-read for any family experiencing a pregnancy with variations from the norm. It is also a story about a couple who have a strong, loving relationship and an abundance of love for a baby who experienced a lengthy entry into this world and a first year of not-the-norm firsts. It describes heart-rending emotions and courageous acts of faith that make this fictional memoir a strong debut by the author and is worthy of a 5 star rating. It is especially important for those who may feel lonely on their pregnancy journey.

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

A raw and emotional story about one mother’s journey into motherhood that didn’t go as she planned.

[GritCityWitch · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story follows an unexpected, high-risk pregnancy. It highlights the struggles of becoming a mother, our expectations versus reality, and how lives are changed by bringing another life into the world. It was heartfelt and moving!

[Elizabeth Lyon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I poured my soul into this as it's a fictional memoir. I added things and took things out as I saw fit, and not wanting my whole life displayed.
Jackie struggles with wanting to be perfect early on. She feels like everything she does isn't right. All Sookie wants is love and attention. All Dean wants is for his girl's to be happy. Life is never perfect, especially with a baby with health complications. Jackie and Dean do what they think is right and that's what parenting is about.
I hope you pick this up and root for Sookie. I hope you feel you are enough, too.