J. G. Mack

J. G. Mack is a resident of McHenry, Illinois, for thirty-three years and a retired union plumber. He is a proud father of two very successful adult children raised in McHenry as well. He is also a US Navy vet (19741980), with an honorable discharge. He is an academic researcher, a fledgling writer, and a newly published author and huge fan of the McHenry Public Library and staff. A Summary About the Book J. G. Mack tells a story about a genius yet aloof, young man, Charlie Taylor, who takes us on a journey that questions our own sanity. What if we were in his shoes? How would we react to the many challenges this young man faced? Have you ever been misdiagnosed? Most of us have at one point in our liveswhether its a broken foot, or even more dangerous, a broken mind like Charlie Taylor. Hes struggled thirteen years with the wrong medication at the wrong time, place, and every situation that came down the pipe. He taught himself how to cope with his manic behavior and came out on top most of the time. This is a truly inspirational true story of a young man on a roller-coaster ride through the Midwest. It is humorous at times, dark moments at others. Charlie Taylor may overcome. Or may not. Follow us as the journey continues.