New book review!

I have a new review of my first book, Against Doctor’s Orders. I truly appreciate all the folks who have taken the time to give their review of my book. If you would like to purchase a signed copy, contact me at chuck@chuckjines.com, and I will surely send you one. Thanks, Thomas, for your review! 

Thomas Way

Unfiltered and Unforgettable

Against Doctor’s Orders by Chuck Jines delivers a powerful documentary project developed over a rigorous two-year period of fieldwork. The book is anchored by striking black-and-white photographs that capture the day-to-day lives of addicts in Chicago with a level of intimacy that feels both intrusive and essential.

Jines doesn’t just focus on the what; he delves into the why, shining a light on the physiological and genetic mechanics of addiction that remain largely misunderstood by the general public. The writing is straightforward and emotionally taxing, forcing a necessary and uncomfortable shift in perspective through its uncompromising lens. It is less a traditional photography book and more a visual manifesto on a public health crisis that is often ignored. It’s a somber, high-impact work that stays with you long after you close the cover.