Leona P. Jackson B.A.

Born into a brutally difficult childhood in Jim Crow America, Leona P. Jackson spent her childhood years in forced labor at the hands of her parents. Abused, neglected, and barely able to read, write, or make rational choices, she was turned out of the family home ill-equipped for independent living. Jackson survived through perseverance, relentless hard work, and determination. Grim insights coupled with tough lessons detail the challenges Leona has overcome during her long life, including illiteracy, abject poverty, debilitating addictions, and mental illness. Jackson shares the thoughtful strategies that let her rise above grief and pain to find a sense of personal worth and joy. Desire to help others has kept her going even when all else felt lost; Leona wrote this book so those who need to conquer their own demons can learn from her experience. Her story will shock you, fill you with rage, bring you to tears, make you smile, and inspire you to thrive as you navigate your own life path. RELEASE ME! is an intimate look at soul-deep suffering. Leona's story of healing offers hope. She found her way out of the darkness; so can you.