People often say that silence is golden. In certain cases, it is. But when someone is suffering from an eating disorder, silence can lead them down a dark and isolated path. A young woman named Skylar has found herself on this path. As she strives to find her guiding light, she is weighed down by worry and self-doubt. She reaches out to her mother for help, but her mother refuses and misery takes … takes Skylar’s hand instead. She finds herself losing her sense of direction in life, her last shred of happiness, her soul. But hope is not lost. Skylar seeks treatment and is rewarded with newfound family and friends. They are the first crucial step to her long recovery, and fill her with the determination she needs to reach her full potential. With newfound confidence, Skylar digs deep to find her true purpose in life.
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I found I’m Speaking Up But You’re Not Listening 2nd ed in a Little Libray in my neighborhood. I really enjoyed the read. It brought my children and I closer. We, as parents need to talk to our children because our children’s voice matters. We need to listen as well because our children have their issues too. I loved each chapter because they spoke loudly to me and I made sure I had an understanding of the message. If we do not listen we will never know. I just found this site, but I inbox Charlena E. Jackson on Twitter and left her a message. It felt special because she sent me a message in return, and re-tweeted the messages I sent her. She seems so down to earth! I was telling her that she changed my daughter’s life for the better, as a matter of fact, she saved my baby life because she was in a violent relationship and I didn’t even know, There were many books I found that Charlena E. Jackson has written in the Little Library. A couple I purchased. I thought it was pretty awesome that she took the time to put her books in the Little Libraries. Teachers Just Don’t Understand Bullying Hurts 2nd, was a blessing to my son because he was an Emmanuel. I do not know how many times, I had to fight for my baby. Nearly every single day he was being bullied, but his teachers didn’t care. I agree with Charlena E. Jackson, when my son started to take up for himself, he got in trouble, however, the teachers never seem over the course of the years when my son was being bullied or maybe they didn’t care that my child was being bullied. It was too much to bear because my son was unhappy. I took him out of school and homeschooled him. Finally, he had peace. The system is broken and they just don’t care about our children. I read Dear Fathers of the Fatherless Children, and she spoke the truth, it wasn’t any bashing going on, but she sure didn’t sugar coat anything. Every parent needs to read it, and I agree with the reviewers on other sites, it needs to be in the father’s parenting classes. Unapologetic For My Flaws and All 2nd ed was an amazing read! I loved how the main character has a family (a mother and a father who are successful! We have too many books speaking down on the black family household, not all black families live in poverty) I also loved how Breana the main character is in high school and early college! I loved how she had a plan! Like other teenagers, she had her boy problems, but I loved how Charlena E. Jackson made this young lady into someone special! Our girls need to read a book such as this to empower them, and for them to know they can fly and do anything they put their mind to! I also like how Breana took a stand for her rights and justice! A Woman’s Love is Never Good Enough 2nd ed is exactly how I felt. I read the entire book in one day! Charlena E. Jackson wrote about how most women, if not all feel. We need to give ourselves some me time. We need to stop trying to save the world and do it all because after all, we cannot do it all. The book that saved my daughter’s life is In Love with Blindfolds On, I never knew she was in a violent relationship, She always seemed so happy, but after she read the book and we read it together she told me everything she was going through. No Cross No Crown Trust God Through The battle 2nd edition was a blessing and right on time! It is such an inspiring book! I am in the process of reading Dying on the Outside and Suffoercating on the Inside right now. One thing I noticed about Charlena E. Jackson’s books is that all of them have a quote before each chapter! Those quotes are encouraging, and inspirational! I hope Charlena E> Jackson read her site, if so, please know, Charlena E. Jackson, you are changing lives for the better. Let God keep using you. I know I told you this yesterday on Twitter, but I want to say thank you again. You are a blessing and an angel that is heaven-sent. Jessica Marie
Eating disorders are a serious matter. There are not too many discussing the serious issue at hand. This book is meant for every young and older girl. A must-have and most definitely a good read!
I didn’t know my baby girl had an eating disorder until after she read this book. I asked her time and time again, but she denied it. I hurt when my baby said mommy I need help, can you get me some kind of help. I read this book and I am so grateful for the author. She saved my baby’s and my life. Thank you. I am trying to write a review on every platform that I can find. I want to save someone’s life too. Thank you. Thank you so much, Ms. Charlena E Jackson.
Dying on the Inside and Suffocating on the Outside woke me up! Just as the other reviewers I too was like OMG this is my story! The author wrote about my life. I was battling with an eating disorder, and at times I still do. However, after reading this life-changing and revelation book I told myself that I AM WORTHY of LOVE and it STARTS with me. I always wanted the approval of others, and I wanted to be perfect, and I felt like my body was so ugly and unattractive. The boys didn’t like me, and I didn’t like myself. The chapter Cover-Up was my story and I cried and cried because I know how Skyler feels! I was just looking at myself in the mirror, and I didn’t want to eat today, but after reading the chapters in this book, I step back and said, I love me. I am not going backward. I cannot fall back down the rabbit hole. The author just does not know that she is saving lives, if not, one thing I know she saved mines. Thank you for writing a book that I needed to read. I value myself. The quotes help me get through the day when I feel like I was to go backward. I have to tell myself Life is Good. Take time to see it and live it. MUST-READ!
During this pandemic, I read ALL of the books from the author, and I am very fond of her work/writing. I never read an author’s book that touches on very important information that needs to be read, not only that, it helps people with their problems and helps them to recover. I use to have an eating disorder, and it was bad. So bad to the point my parents thought I was lying. They really thought I was going through a ‘phase’ and wanted attention. Yes, I wanted their attention, because they were always working, and didn’t give a care about what I was doing or what was going on in my life. More so, my eating disorder started when I felt like I was fat from looking at magazines, my associates were always smaller and thinner than me. I loved how they looked in their sweatpants, however, my pants and shirt were always tight and very unattractive. I managed to lose 63 pounds from starving myself. That is when my parents paid attention because just like Skyler my nails were brittle, my hair was falling out, and I knew how to hide it very well! I loved Sklyer because I went through the exact same thing as Skyler. My parents took it. Me seriously, we had counseling, but it wasn’t so easy to talk to them, but it helped. This book is relatable and I am blessed to have read it! I had the courage to seek help, I am glad I did. I have a purpose here on this earth. The author made me realize that I am not alone.
Many times, I was looking behind me or walking backward. I always wanted to be alone because I never had the courage to face my fears. I had an eating disorder and I really thought it was going to take my life. It got to the point I took chances in my life. The river in my life was running dry. Instead of looking behind me, I started to look beside me. To be honest, I found this book in a coffee shop and I read it every single day. I read this book twice and it was my therapy. I decided to get help and I am doing so much better. I feel like I faced my fears and I am ready to see what is next…
This author Charlena E. Jackson writes amazing books! She writes books that are relatable and that are so true! I order her books all except one. I am going to follow the leads of some of the reviews that I read so far. Which is smart! I noticed they wrote one review and copied and posted it on all of the books they’ve read. Smart! Therefore, I am going to be a copy cat lol!
1. In Love with Blindfolds On, well, I was reading my story because I lost my way because I was in an abusive relationship as well. Every day we were physically fighting, and it was hell every single day. Just like Ryder, I did not know what to do. I thought I could change a person who didn’t want to be saved. The only person who changed was me. I tried to prove myself to my partner, but what for? what I did wasn’t enough. I wasn’t enough.
2. Dying on the Inside and Suffocating on the Outside was my story too because while I was in my abusive relationship I had an eating disorder because I wanted to stay small and slim for my partner. That was easy, but hard at the same time because I was gaining and losing weight. I have my partner all of me and I never found me again. I am a new person. I got tired of having my partner making me feel worthless. I found it!
3. Unapologetic For my Flaws and All 2nd edition is a GIRL POWER book! I was in an abusive relationship, but I wasn’t like Bree, I didn’t know my worth, well Bree kept going back, but she finally left. Me, I stayed for years. Bree was like forget this crap! I loved how her family was close. I loved Loved how she was in Early College, I AM TOO LOL! I felt like after I read that part, Bree working, in early college, BF problems, and have a BFF that is close to her and her family, I felt like I was reading about my life. Ha! After my BFF read Unapologetic she enrolled in Early College! I loved the GIRL EMPOWERMENT! LIFE CHANGING EVENTS FOR Young Women! There is also a HUGE situation that happened, but you have to read it! It was good too! ALL I can say is I stand with Breana the BRAVE!
4. Teachers Just Don’t Understand Bullying Hurts 2nd ed, I read it with my baby sister, and it was a good book! I really loved it! It was very emotional, funny, and touching. People bullying hurts! STOP BULLYING! Teachers you all NEED to listen! Parents need to LISTEN too. BULLYING is a SERIOUS MATTER!
5. A Woman’s Love Is Never Good ENOUGH 2nd Ed is a REALLY GOOD BOOK! I was like Preach Charlena E. Jackson. Every girl and woman need that book! I am not going to give anything away, but it is a REAL good book for women! My mom calls this book, Self-care, self-love! My momma always says Y.O.U. She says the author says Y.O.U means You Over Unhappiness! Now, that’s creative! What is so funny my daddy read the book, and had changed for the better! He says he understands women now! Cool beans daddy!
6. Dear Father of the Fatherless Children, as the author says, where are you? I am so happy I have my daddy in my life! However, my BFF dad isn’t in her life and I feel bad for her because this book is so emotional. Dad, come on, do your part! I am a daddy’s little girl! Dad be apart of your kids’ life it does make a difference. Thanks, daddy for being in my life! You’re the man!
7. I’m Speaking Up but You’re NOT listening 2nd ed is such a GOOOOOOD book! My parents and siblings read this book together, and my parents understood a LOT better what we as kids go through, thanks Charlena E. Jackson!
I didn’t read No Cross No Crown Trust God Through the Battle 2nd ed because I am not a religious person, but I am going to give it 5 stars because this author hasn’t missed a beat!
8. I CANNOT wait until she releases The Stars Choose Our Lovers and IF I Lost Myself, I Lost IT All. The author gave us a tease!!
Oh, note: If you all want a sample of chapters before you buy the book. Go to the author’s website she got a couple of them and Wattpad. Once you read the sample chapters you are going to want to know what happened next!
I thought it was very thoughtful of her to post some sample chapters on each site! Ha! she knew what she was doing!
I AM A FAN FOR LIFE!
After reading the Stars Choose Our Lovers I became a fan of the author Charlena E. Jackson. I love how she writes about how we all are human and go through life challenges. She gives people hope.
Wow! The title and the book cover for In Love with Blindfolds On gained my attention. After I read the blurb I was hooked! I purchased this book on a rainy day, and I cuddle by the window and read the entire book in one day! The next day, I read Dying on The Inside and Suffocating on the Outside. I ordered Unapologetic for my Flaws and All 2nd edition, but I haven’t got around to reading the entire book as of yet. If it is like the others I know I will not be disappointed, and so far it is a good read!. I think I am going to write a review for all of them in one post, that way, I can copy and paste each review.
In Love with Blindfolds On is a page-turner! I read this TWICE! I have never been in an abusive relationship, but it made me realized what I should look out for and how to be aware. Ryder was a fighter, but she yearned for love for the wrong person. She never wanted to listen, and I feel bad about what happened to her, but we all have to learn how to listen to the people who love us and who want what is best for us. She struggled, and she didn’t have to. She suffered, and she kept going back. When we see the signs we should leave because it is not going to get better. It is best to leave. I can see this book becoming a movie. It should because it is reality.
Dying on the Inside and SUfforcating on the Outside was an excellent book as well! I read this book in TWO days and I am going to read it again! I had an eating disorder. I do not think people talk about eating disorders enough, as they should because it is a silent problem! This book is so good! I laughed and cried! I can see this book coming to the movies!
Unapologetic well, I haven’t got into the book, but I read a few chapters here and there, and I loved it! I cheated lol, but I am going to start from the beginning and read it.
One thing I noticed about the author is that in ALL of her new and 2nd editions she has a quote before every chapter! I loved her quotes! I’ve written them down, and I pick a quote for the day to remember.
Oh, and she has TWO new books coming out, and I am going to buy them when they are released! She teased me/us and in each book, she gives us a sample chapter! Pretty clever and cool!
Sometimes people try to destroy you as a person and sometimes it is your own family. Skylar’s mother was such a headache. Skylar suffers mentally and physically because of her mother. Her mother emotionally broke her down. Skylar had it rough but she didn’t live the life her mom set out for her–she rose above it. It wasn’t easy, but she made it through. Her struggles were real and it is sad to know that people in the world are going through what Skylar went through. Well written book. I enjoyed reading every page. Love sometimes isn’t in your family it is outside the blood that runs through your veins.
Very idealistic and creative
I am a fan favorite of this author and I love her work honestly. This I can say is one of my favorite books of hers. I can honestly say I love her Fiction books more than anything else. Yet, even though it is fiction it still is based upon true events that people go through in real life. Skylar is a strong young women and went through many challenges especially for her age. The author really put this story line together well and I can’t wait to read the next book out!
I feel like the author has written about my life in ALL of her books that I’ve read so far! Laid back read and you will enjoy every word!
Very inspiring,m touching, full of embracement!
Great world-building book, as a person it inspired me to be a better person and helped me be the best me possible. Skyler (A character from this book) is really inspired. She goes through SO much in life, however, she is strong to face her battles.
Great book, this is one of my favorite books that I have ever written. Great book!
This is a great book to read, very motivating, and inspiring!
This book has a powerful meaning. It would really make you think about our society and the world around us.
I think there are so many people sleeping on this author. Her books are very informative and talk about the reality of life of what people actually go through. I had an eating disorder and the author was on point with everything that happened to me. Thank God, I am so much better! I related to this book because I’ve been there and done that. I loved the book cover! If you look closely behind Skyler there are positive words in the circle (background) and the quotes in the book are so fabulous!
Very Inspiring, I was very depressed, felt like I was alone, and was very isolated from people. I wanted to commit suicide and not be in this crucial world. I felt everyone was moving ahead and moving on with their lives and I wasn’t. When I read this book, I felt free. Good book!