Go Back Jack is a story unlike anything I've read in the past, taking readers along the ride with Maureen, the eternal free spirit and wild child. Whether it's through visions or dialogue, Maureen is repeatedly drawn to the story of a man from many moons ago and desperately wants to know more. From a sleepy Canadian town to the streets of Mexico, readers are brought along as Maureen searches for clues of a potential past life. The journey is everything from spiritual to wild with its fair share of illegal activities and grounding experiences. All the while Maureen keeps her eyes on the prize and keeps things going, finding the inner strength to continue on her journey. It's inspiring to stay the least and most definitely thought-provoking.
I enjoyed the book overall especially the photographs which made the story more authentic and added depth to the story. Also, I liked Maureen's approach to storytelling. She kept things real and left no stone untouched, revealing the underbelly of her lifetime and time again without apology. It's something rarely seen in a spiritual-type book and I found it quite refreshing. She wasn't afraid to expose sensitive spots for the world to see. I also liked her descriptive language when it came to explaining more intense “trips” to put it lightly. She brought things to life for readers that they otherwise would likely never experience for themselves. I also really liked how authentic each voice of Maureen was. Child Maureen was a child, teenage Maureen sounded like teenage Maureen, and so on. It was a nice bit of consistency that authors often miss the mark with. I found it a nice change of pace for a book and would love to read another of her books.
Veronica J
Go Back Jack is a solid choice for an adventurous. The story is told by the author and protagonist, Maureen, and follows her life from early childhood through late adulthood. Readers see her blossom physically, emotionally, and spiritually along the way, picking up hints of her spunk and determination with each new experience. Maureen is very much a flower child, dead-set on following life wherever it may take her. When she experiences some unexplained phenomena as a teen she must set out to investigate this new window that's been opened for her. It's fascinating as she recounts vivid memories and conversations of times far ago, searching for answers in the great beyond. She's tough, gritty, and honest. It's certainly refreshing to hear someone taking life by the horns and going after what they want whether it be answers or experiences.
Kaitlyn S
