Garden Shift
Dallas McDonald
language
(Tanisha Mackin Publishing, LLC, June 10, 2019)
Garden Shift takes you on a journey through the mind of a teenager who has lost someone close to his heart, while coping with the void that is left behind. The main character goes through some stages of grief that takes him down a path of denial and unknown circumstances which reveals so much more than he could have ever imagined. He learns to use his family and girlfriend as resources to the healing process. I believe this book is an accurate portrayal of how teenagers deal with the impact of a loss. Garden Shift depicts the good and bad cycles of grief while exploring the impact it has on one’s mental health.It is my hope that this book brings awareness to the unspoken pain and heartache that so many teens experience after a death. My expectation is to provide an insightful view of the mindset of teens and how we cope differently but require the same support as an adult. Furthermore, I hope this book becomes a guideline for anyone who struggles with maintaining their mental health. Please reach out to the resources around you to get help. DO NOT GO THROUGH GRIEF ALONE!Humbly,Dallas C. McDonald