John worked in an adolescent psychiatric hospital for six years and saw first hand how family played a part in the struggles of adolescence. Today, he is a relationship counselor and got the idea for the book when he saw a couple and wondered about their story. He decided to just create it. The story behind this book is fascinating. After suffering a traumatic relationship loss, John sank into a deep depression and began to drink excessively. He began writing the story after he came home from the bar, drunk and would write for hours. Every night he would write a few pages and stop. The next day he would pick up where he left off, never knowing where the story would go. While drinking, he planned to have some characters die. Once he was diagnosed with cirrhosis, he immediately stopped drinking but continued to write. Without the reader knowing, he changed the path of the story. He’s currently writing a sequel to the book.
A Jersey Kind of Love
by John Weiman
A Jersey Kind of Love
by John Weiman
Published Oct 21, 2022
226 Pages
Genre: FICTION / Coming of Age
Book Details
Growing up in Jersey trying to find love and family!
The story follows three kids growing up in tough households. They have a friendship that is stronger than their families. As they go through their teens, they have girlfriends and all the struggles that go with balancing everything in their lives. They realize their parents weren’t exactly role models for relationships so they have to learn some tough lessons through their adolescence. Each relationship is completely different but the reader can identify with them. There’s plans to make the story a movie!