THE JACKSON RIVER BRIDGE
Alone on a bridge staring into the dark water...
The Jackson River Bridge by Elliott Light introduces Noah Waters, a sixteen-year-old runaway burdened by an autism-like condition that leaves his childhood memories fragmented, and his dreams filled with tormenting nightmares. After the death of his father, he sets out to find his Aunt--the only person who ever tried to connect to him. One moonlit night, Noah finds himself standing on the edge of the Jackson River Bridge, staring at the dark and foreboding waters below him, facing what feels like an impossible choice. Caught between a life he can no longer endure behind him and no hope of things changing in the future, he contemplates one final leap.
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​Then, a voice in the darkness changes everything.
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​From the shadows steps a mysterious man who lives on the grounds of an abandoned monastery with an old dog, a dozen cats and a sometimes girlfriend for company. This unexpected stranger offers more than just shelter, he offers Noah something he’s never truly had: compassion, kindness, and someone who sees him not as broken, but as a work in progress.
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​With trust hard-earned and guidance from the most unlikely of mentors, Noah sets out on a deeply personal journey of healing, self-discovery, and transformation. Along the way, he learns that his past doesn’t have to define him—and that sometimes, being “not finished yet” is exactly where the journey begins.
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​Perfect for readers who loved The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Marcelo in the Real World, or Mockingbird, The Jackson River Bridge explores what it means to feel different, unwanted, or invisible—and how even the smallest spark of connection can light the way forward.
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​Readers have praised The Jackson River Bridge for its emotional depth and evocative storytelling. Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews calls it “simply masterful,” noting that Elliott Light “not only tells the story but shows it with words as well.” Ann Hagler, a retired school teacher, writes, “I was hooked by the Author’s Notes on page 1.” She highlights the novel’s positive transformation of its protagonist, remarking on the significance of those who saw Noah not as broken but as “just not finished yet.”
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​Elliott Light’s ability to weave poignant, character-driven narratives has made The Jackson River Bridge an unforgettable addition to contemporary fiction. Through Noah’s struggles and triumphs, the novel explores themes of hope, redemption, and the power of human connection. For anyone who has ever felt lost or unfinished, this is a story that will resonate deeply and stay with you long after the final page.
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The Jackson River Bridge by Elliott Light is a powerful and emotionally charged novel about self-discovery, resilience, transformation, and finding oneself that will entertain and enlighten YA and adult audiences alike.
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5 sTARS! - AMY'S BOOKSHELF REVIEWS
Elliott D. Light writes a dramatic tale with The Jackson River Bridge. I am a big fan of Elliott D. Light and read whatever this author writes. This author has a grand imagination, and talent for showing the story. This story was something I was so impressed with and unlike anything I have ever read before. Here is Noah's story. After harrowing upbringing, and constant rejection, a young man, reinvents himself as Noah Waters. He ran away at the age of 16, and found himself on the Jackson River Bridge. He is on the autism spectrum, and his memories are fragmented, but maybe that is how his mind works. That could be his normality. Everyone has their own. He's tormented by puzzle pieces in his head that he can't put together, but also nightmares that torture this young man. Noah seems like he is on the brink of jumping, but something calls to him, someone calls to him, and brings him on a journey of self discovery, self beliefs, and knowing he is something, someone special. His autism, his childhood doesn't have to define him. Impressive writing. The reader just embarks on a superb journey. What an inspirational title. The title drew me in, but the story made me stay. This book captures the reader's attention at chapter 1. A reader can get lost in the story. Simply masterful. Elliott D. Light not only tells the story but shows it with words as well. The Jackson River Bridge is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I read this book to give my unbiased and honest review. Amy's Bookshelf Reviews recommends that anyone who reads this book, to also write a review.