Mirror Boy

By: Jeremy Spiegel

Narrated by: Fred Berman

Once again, Jason Rofeor's mother has locked him out of the house naked from the ankles up, only now he is sixteen and no longer willing to tolerate her abusive behaviors.

Mirror Boy chronicles his search for a father figure—having lost his dad to divorce years before—while living with his mentally unstable mother and her revolving door of unsavory men. Only through his ritual of "mirror time" is Jason ultimately able to access his authenticity and begin directing his own life.

This contemporary coming-of-age novel offers listeners with psychologically impaired parents a lens for viewing, through the turmoil, clear pathways to self-determination. Simultaneously it extends an invitation to welcome the intelligence of the unconscious mind as a source of healing.

©2026 Jeremy Spiegel (P)2026 Jeremy Spiegel

A powerful and inspiring story

Mirror Boy by Jeremy Spiegel is a deeply moving work of fiction, that touched me very close to home. The story follows a teenage boy trying to find his way through the emotional aftermath of his parents' divorce, abuse from his mother, and the painful feeling of rejection from his Father.

Yet, despite everything he is facing, he finds something within himself that gives him hope. His intelligence and success in school become sources of strength and a way of imagining a different future. Watching him discover that strength was one of the most inspiring parts of the story for me.

I became emotionally invested in his journey. There were painful moments that were difficult to listen to, but there were also moments of courage, determination, and hope that made the story incredibly rewarding.

Fred Berman's narration brought those emotions to life beautifully. His performance helped me connect with the characters and made the struggles and triumphs feel very real.

Mirror Boy reminded me that children can carry enormous emotional wounds while still finding ways to grow, dream, and believe in something better. This story touched my heart and stayed with me long after I finished listening.

I highly recommend this audiobook to anyone who appreciates an emotional story about family, rejection, resilience, and ultimately, hope.