Mental Me: Fears, Flashbacks and Fixations

The Lost Boyz by Justin Rollins is a new book that describes the author's early life on the streets, how he did time in adult prisons, and how he overcame locked-in thinking and a violent lifestyle to become an acknowledged expert on street crime, gangs, drugs, and youth culture. It will be of interest to a wide range of people working with disadvantaged young people and those confronted by mental health issues and/or affected by ghosts from the past.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2022
Publisher: Waterside Press

Justin Rollins' acclaimed The Lost Boyz (below) vividly portrays the author's early life on the streets. Ten years later, this remarkable new book delves into the details of his time spent in adult prisons, as well as the various challenges he faced, including trauma, associated fears, flashbacks, and fixations. It unravels the origins of his anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behavior, complex post-traumatic stress, and other life-limiting conditions. The book vividly recounts the violence and abuse experienced in his past, shedding light on how these experiences shaped his actions. Written in a fast-paced and engaging style, akin to any novel, it showcases the author's remarkable journey from a life of locked-in thinking and violence to becoming a respected expert on street crime, gangs, drugs, and youth culture. This captivating narrative will captivate a wide range of individuals, including those working with disadvantaged young people, those grappling with mental health issues, and those haunted by the ghosts of their past.

Weight: 250g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914603112