Jake Johnson, who struggled with ADHD and dyslexia throughout his childhood, surprisingly found his passion in writing. His debut novel, The Giving Home, explores themes of self-discovery through a protagonist's journey mirrored by Jake's own life experiences. After moving to London and leaving his job at Amazon, Jake embarked on a personal journey seeking connection and love. His writing process became therapeutic, leading to emotional moments of self-discovery that profoundly shaped his character as an author. His early years in a conservative Seattle suburb were complicated, leading to a sense of feeling 'othered' in his community.
Writing was like therapy, the parts that were super rewarding were the moments of emotion and self-discovery I had for myself.
They were just trying to find some way to get me to calm down, and I don't judge my parents for throwing medication at a young child.
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