A RIVER FLOWS THROUGH US: The Journey Of A Teenage Boy's Search For Happiness

by Sharifa Murdock

Journey with Sa’id, a teenage boy, and his family as they give first person perspectives on the struggles he faced growing up, going to school, finding his voice and fitting in. Witness the thoughts and actions of his pragmatic and traditional father who believes all he needs is structure, a mother whose unconventional stance leads her to look at alternative causes and remedies to tackle the issues, a brother whose level-headed, composed disposition suggests an indifference to there even being a problem, all whilst Sa’id gives his account of all the challenges he faced dealing with anxiety and depression, as he traverses the complexities of his teenage years trying to find what makes him happy. A River Flows Through Us challenges the reader to appreciate how people process or evaluate things differently, whilst giving a poetic illustration of anxiety and depression and how it can affect anyone. This honest, emotional, yet quirky story gives a front seat visual to this family’s world, as you find yourself relating to different parts of their journey. Smile, cry or laugh along with them as they candidly share their experiences.

178 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 13, 2022

Reviews

[Suzette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book

I enjoyed reading this book which I did on one night, I could wait to see what happens next.

Thank you for sharing your story with us.

[Sharla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful story of love and resilience

It will spark laughter and tears and cause you to think deeply. It will take you on a journey into the lives of the members of a beautiful family and cause you to reflect more deeply on your own.