Jo Ellen Capps - Layne’s “Laughter at Dawn” Shares a Story of Overcoming Injustice

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“Laughter at Dawn” is a work of fiction by Jo Ellen Capps - Layne that follows Abigail (Abby) Thornton, an intellectually disabled woman who suffers from an undiagnosed psychiatric condition. While receiving treatment at Greenway Developmental Center, Abby encounters maltreatment and serious accusations of crimes. With this rollercoaster of experiences, Abby strives to get out of the dilemma with the help of her psychologist, Sally McGraw.

Abby’s psychologist, Sally McGraw, and social worker, Christine Connelly, advocate to help Abby fight for her innocence against the injustice in Greenway Developmental Center. They encouraged her to take legal action against the State of Virginia for not providing her with the placement she needed. Will this move give Abby the freedom from the grips of power plays she’s been trying to endure?

“Laughter at Dawn” brings a drama that will compel its readers. It aims to open the eyes of its readers that power plays and injustices occur in medical institutions. It also aims to lessen the stigma surrounding mental health problems.

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Author’s Biography:

Jo Ellen Capps - Layne was born in Lynchburg, VA, and graduated from the College of William and Mary in Virginia. She has two adult children and one granddaughter. She continues to reside in Lynchburg, VA, with her husband. Jo Ellen is the author of the novel “Laughter at Dawn” as well as a short story, Seasons, and the article American Family. She based this novel on her thirty-seven years of experience in the mental health field as a social worker, and she has drawn on her knowledge of psychological disorders as a basis for her creative works. She’s currently publishing another book with ReadersMagnet titled Dr. Darla that will also be available soon.

“Laughter at Dawn”
Author: Jo Ellen Capps - Layne
Genre: General Fiction
Publisher: ReadersMagnet, LLC
Published Date: August 7, 2024
 

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