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Cheers From Heaven
Five friends discover they are feeling uneasy emotions about a former classmate, Drew, who suddenly passed away from a dreadful disease. Each of them had mistreated him in their own way and style. Guilt soon overtakes the students, and they are guided by their teacher to visit Drew’s parents and confess their wrongdoings.
During their visit, they are entrusted with Drew’s secret locked box which he left behind. What’s inside sets the students on a life-changing journey. Drew has left these students with some unexpected notes that unites them in a way they
never imagined.
They are led to grow in maturity and emotionally, beyond who they once were. The insights gained inspire not only these students to accept others and their differences but leads the whole school to follow. The mysteries continue till the very end with a final message from Drew that leaves everyone wondering can you really send Cheers from Heaven.
During their visit, they are entrusted with Drew’s secret locked box which he left behind. What’s inside sets the students on a life-changing journey. Drew has left these students with some unexpected notes that unites them in a way they
never imagined.
They are led to grow in maturity and emotionally, beyond who they once were. The insights gained inspire not only these students to accept others and their differences but leads the whole school to follow. The mysteries continue till the very end with a final message from Drew that leaves everyone wondering can you really send Cheers from Heaven.
128 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 12, 2021
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About the author
Mary Elizabeth Jackson
12 books14 followers Mary Elizabeth Jackson is an #1 Amazon Best selling author in the collaborative anthologies The Fearless Entrepreneurs and Invisible No More, Invincible Forever More and the 2017 Maxy award-winning author of the children’s book series Perfectly Precious Poohlicious, Poohlicious Look at Me, and Poohlicious Oh the Wonder of Me, (Tuscany Bay Books). Cheers from Heaven, a mid-grade reader releases in 2021, (Tuscany Bay Books), with co-writer Thornton Cline. Jackson focuses on writing empowering books for kids and is working on an eight-book series with Cline for children as well as books for the special need’s community and a motivational book for adults. Jackson is also a ghostwriter, songwriter, book collaborator and the voice for the Sports2gether App.
Jackson is the co- founder and co- hosts of Writers Corner Live TV Show and Special Needs TV Shows on Amazon Live, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Writers Corner Live features author interviews from debut authors to New York Times bestsellers and everything about writing all the way to getting published. Special Needs TV features interviews and resources for parents, families, and caregivers. Jackson is an ambassador advocate for AutismTn.
Mrs. Jackson has been featured and interviewed on national and international radio shows including Sirius XM and iheart radio as well as numerous Podcasts and TV shows.
Jackson is starting a YouTube channel and an Amazon Live show dedicated to children’s book reviews with her son who inspired her series, and an education show for kids of all needs.
Mrs. Jackson is a very busy mom and wife. She loves nature, being creative, anything funny, and inspiring others to believe in themselves. She lives with her hubby, three kids, and dog in the Nashville area. -Cherish every moment of life.
Jackson is the co- founder and co- hosts of Writers Corner Live TV Show and Special Needs TV Shows on Amazon Live, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Writers Corner Live features author interviews from debut authors to New York Times bestsellers and everything about writing all the way to getting published. Special Needs TV features interviews and resources for parents, families, and caregivers. Jackson is an ambassador advocate for AutismTn.
Mrs. Jackson has been featured and interviewed on national and international radio shows including Sirius XM and iheart radio as well as numerous Podcasts and TV shows.
Jackson is starting a YouTube channel and an Amazon Live show dedicated to children’s book reviews with her son who inspired her series, and an education show for kids of all needs.
Mrs. Jackson is a very busy mom and wife. She loves nature, being creative, anything funny, and inspiring others to believe in themselves. She lives with her hubby, three kids, and dog in the Nashville area. -Cherish every moment of life.
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December 16, 2021
The Review
A truly heartfelt and thought-provoking middle-grade read, the authors did such a brilliant job of writing an emotionally-driven narrative while also making the story both entertaining and enlightening at the same time. The exploration of bullying as a theme in our world as well as in literature was the perfect vessel for this story, as this problem has become a huge thing in our public school system, both in school and online. The need to teach our students and children to respect and be kind to one another, and not allow peer pressure to drive us to negative behavior, was perfectly illustrated here in this story.
The characters were so perfectly written and relatable for young readers and did a great job of illustrating this theme to its fullest. Not only did the story and characters showcase the harm and damage that bullying can take, but showed the impact that taking ownership of one’s mistakes and trying to fix our behavior moving forward can bring one onto the path of redemption, and can help hopefully curb any rise in bullying that can occur in schools.
The Verdict
A truly heartfelt, relatable, and quick yet powerful middle grade and YA drama, authors Mary Elizabeth Jackson and Thornton Cline’s “Cheers from Heaven’’ is a must-read book. The narrative is relatable and emotionally driven, and the exploration of bettering oneself and taking ownership of our own mistakes, as well as teaching students how to treat one another and to let go of peer pressure to fit into some sort of social norm, made this such a passionate and engaging story to get lost in.
A truly heartfelt and thought-provoking middle-grade read, the authors did such a brilliant job of writing an emotionally-driven narrative while also making the story both entertaining and enlightening at the same time. The exploration of bullying as a theme in our world as well as in literature was the perfect vessel for this story, as this problem has become a huge thing in our public school system, both in school and online. The need to teach our students and children to respect and be kind to one another, and not allow peer pressure to drive us to negative behavior, was perfectly illustrated here in this story.
The characters were so perfectly written and relatable for young readers and did a great job of illustrating this theme to its fullest. Not only did the story and characters showcase the harm and damage that bullying can take, but showed the impact that taking ownership of one’s mistakes and trying to fix our behavior moving forward can bring one onto the path of redemption, and can help hopefully curb any rise in bullying that can occur in schools.
The Verdict
A truly heartfelt, relatable, and quick yet powerful middle grade and YA drama, authors Mary Elizabeth Jackson and Thornton Cline’s “Cheers from Heaven’’ is a must-read book. The narrative is relatable and emotionally driven, and the exploration of bettering oneself and taking ownership of our own mistakes, as well as teaching students how to treat one another and to let go of peer pressure to fit into some sort of social norm, made this such a passionate and engaging story to get lost in.
October 13, 2021
A Middle Grade Tale of Redemption
Thornton Cline and Mary Elizabeth Jackson offer a thoughtful story of growth. A tale that teaches how innocent acts can be harmful, but our ignorance doesn't have to defeat us. It can empower us to be better.
In this touching story, a group of friends find remorse for the poor behavior they exhibited toward a fellow classmate. Their guilt is compounded when he passes away, revealing aspect about the boy they never knew nor understood. It sets them on a path of discovery that not only matures them, but reminds us all that things aren't always what they seem and 'different' doesn't mean 'bad'.
The friends in the story are not perfect, but none of us are. Though they continue to make a few questionable choices, they show how we are all able to move beyond the past for a better future. It, also, highlights how others can see the good in us even when we lack the confidence to acknowledge it within ourselves.
I really like that the authors have a set of questions at the end of the book to help young readers explore the concepts discussed in the book. I like that it helps illustrate that we all make mistakes, but that is how we learn, and that it is more important what we do with the lesson gained from the experience.
Overall, this is a positive story. It encourages kids to appreciate individualism, to take responsibility for their actions, and to exercise forgiveness, not only for others, but for themselves.
Thornton Cline and Mary Elizabeth Jackson offer a thoughtful story of growth. A tale that teaches how innocent acts can be harmful, but our ignorance doesn't have to defeat us. It can empower us to be better.
In this touching story, a group of friends find remorse for the poor behavior they exhibited toward a fellow classmate. Their guilt is compounded when he passes away, revealing aspect about the boy they never knew nor understood. It sets them on a path of discovery that not only matures them, but reminds us all that things aren't always what they seem and 'different' doesn't mean 'bad'.
The friends in the story are not perfect, but none of us are. Though they continue to make a few questionable choices, they show how we are all able to move beyond the past for a better future. It, also, highlights how others can see the good in us even when we lack the confidence to acknowledge it within ourselves.
I really like that the authors have a set of questions at the end of the book to help young readers explore the concepts discussed in the book. I like that it helps illustrate that we all make mistakes, but that is how we learn, and that it is more important what we do with the lesson gained from the experience.
Overall, this is a positive story. It encourages kids to appreciate individualism, to take responsibility for their actions, and to exercise forgiveness, not only for others, but for themselves.
December 13, 2021
A Good Story with a Compelling Message
There are several core themes in this well-penned, middle-grade story about a classmate who unexpectedly passes away and the guilt and regret that sear the students who treated him badly. One is forgiveness. Another is doing the best we can to right our wrongs even when it's too late. Another is learning how our actions, good or bad, have serious consequences in the same directions.
The underlying theme that holds it all together is faith in humankind, and in our potential to come together for the common good: while we're still kids.
A wonderful, worthwhile, necessary read which I highly recommend.
There are several core themes in this well-penned, middle-grade story about a classmate who unexpectedly passes away and the guilt and regret that sear the students who treated him badly. One is forgiveness. Another is doing the best we can to right our wrongs even when it's too late. Another is learning how our actions, good or bad, have serious consequences in the same directions.
The underlying theme that holds it all together is faith in humankind, and in our potential to come together for the common good: while we're still kids.
A wonderful, worthwhile, necessary read which I highly recommend.
March 9, 2022
Every school needs this book.
Bullying is a hot topic and it is never too early to explain to children what it is and how to stop it.
Bullying is a hot topic and it is never too early to explain to children what it is and how to stop it.
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