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Hear the Voice of the Voiceless in “Laughter at Dawn,” a Book That Tackles Mental Health by Jo Ellen Capps-Layne

Despite the modernization of times, there is still a stigma that surrounds mental health. Due to this, most people still struggle when it comes to being compassionate humans towards those who endure mental health challenges just like Abby, the main character in the book “Laughter at Dawn.”


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“The stigma of mental health. I enjoyed the story line of this book. I could identify with some of the problems of the staff and residents in a mental health facility. The stigma that hangs over someone with mental issues and the staff that truly want to change societies view.” – Deborah, Amazon customer

Jo Ellen Capps-Layne’s intense tale, “Laughter at Dawn,” centers on Abigail (Abby) Thornton, a young woman with intellectual challenges who battles an unidentified mental illness. Abby has endured cruelty and neglect during her traumatic journey through multiple foster homes, ultimately finding herself at Greenway Developmental Center, where her issues are only exacerbated.

At Greenway, Abby faces hallucinations that lead her to harm herself and others, while the Center’s Director, Belle Farthing, is determined to rid herself of Abby. The story escalates dramatically, encompassing themes of fire, murder, and strangulation. As Abby’s situation becomes increasingly dire, her psychologist, Sally McGraw, and social worker, Christine Connelly, step in as her advocates.

For its realistic and close-to-intimate description of Abby’s plight, “Laughter at Dawn” talks to people. Readers can observe her plight through the reality of failed mechanisms and her quest for humanity, where she struggles through the brutal demands of her reality. The battle of living amidst mental illness has been described within the book in a raw manner.

The power dynamics in care facilities, the unfair treatment of individuals with disabilities, and the ethical quandaries faced by the staff are all highlighted in “Laughter at Dawn.” The book also draws attention to the few kindhearted people who try to help Abby, even when the system fails her. The book emphasizes that people like Abby deserve the utmost support and kindness, whereas those who cannot speak up for themselves need the help of others.

“Laughter at Dawn” by Jo Ellen Capps-Layne is not just a story of struggle; it is a call to action to understand better and treat those with mental health issues. Get a copy today on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Learn more about the author and her work at https://www.joellencappslayne.com/.

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

Author Bio:
Jo Ellen is the author of the novel “Laughter at Dawn” as, 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.

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