Right There With You - Jon-Patric Nelson

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Résumé :
Young Adult Fiction / Contemporary YA / Mental Health Fiction Ro, a young Black teen boy raised in 2020s Philadelphia, first experiences the effects of anxiety at the age of eight. As he grows older, everything triggers his anxiety-school, friends, pressure-until one day he passes out in front of his parents. Doctors give him pills, but the feeling (pinball in his stomach) won't stop. He's not alone in his suffering, but he feels alone. Then comes a magical encounter that changes everything. Ro is forced to confront his fear, find real connection, and begin to understand that he's not alone. The story is a heartwarming tale about connection, community, and being present for those who matter most-a story about the power of showing up when it counts. If you like YA books that blend real mental health struggles with a touch of magic like (Chaos Theory, Dear Martin, The Hate You Give), you'll love Right There With You....

Biographie:
Dr. Jon-Patric Nelson enjoys writing stories that inspires and encourages everyone to follow their dreams. Born in Manchester, Jamaica and raised in South Florida. Nelson found inspiration in writing when his older brother introduced him to writing rap lyrics at six years old. Since his introduction, Nelson fell in love with poetry, novels and storytelling. Fast forward. Now , he writes for young adults. He writes stories he would've enjoyed reading when he was a teenager. Stories that are fun, funny, relatable and cool. Nelson is also the author of Enlightened By A Darker Tone and Running For Planet Earth....

Sommaire:
Roosevelt (Ro) never told anyone about the day he couldn't breathe. Not his parents. Not his best friend. No one. Growing up in Philadelphia during the 2020s, Ro learns to hide the strange feeling inside him. The racing heart, the tight chest, and the sensation that his insides are bouncing around like a pinball machine. As the years pass, everyday situations become overwhelming, and the anxiety he tries so hard to ignore only grows stronger. Everything comes to a head when Ro suddenly collapses in front of his parents. Desperate for answers, they take him to a doctor, and Ro is prescribed medication to help manage his anxiety. But pills can't erase the fears, pressures, and triggers that surround him every day. As he struggles to regain control of his life, Ro discovers he's not the only one fighting battles no one else can see. Then something unexpected happens-something that changes everything. In this heartfelt and powerful coming-of-age story, Ro must learn that courage isn't the absence of fear-it's finding the strength to face it. Perfect for young readers navigating anxiety, friendship, family, and self-discovery, this inspiring novella reminds us that we're never as alone as we think. But will Ro find his way through the storm before it consumes him?...