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Three Shoeboxes
A Novel

Three Shoeboxes

Synopsis:

Mac Anderson holds life in the palm of his hand. He has a beautiful wife, three loving children, a comfortable home, and a successful career. Everything is perfect―or so it seems. Tragically, Mac is destined to learn that any sense of security can quickly prove false. Because an invisible enemy called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has invaded Mac’s fragile mind and it is about to drop him to his knees. He does all he can to conceal his inner chaos, but to no avail. Left to contend with ignorance, an insensitive justice system, and the struggles of an invisible disease, he loses everything―most importantly his family.

One shoebox might store an old pair of sneakers. Two shoeboxes might contain a lifetime of photographs. But in Three Shoeboxes, a father’s undying love may be just enough to make things right again.


“Three Shoeboxes is a compassionate, accessible portrait of a vitally important topic, PTSD, how it affects the sufferer and the family―and how to find hope and healing.” -- Jenna Blum, New York Times and international bestselling author, Those Who Save Us and Storm Chasers


“In Three Shoeboxes, Steven Manchester chronicles a seemingly strong marriage and loving family that suddenly begins to crack and fragment under the weight of guilt and old secrets. It’s psychologically accurate, well-plotted, and a sensitive, honest portrayal of what it’s like to have a long-buried past finally surface, and what that reckoning does to everyone involved.” -- Mark Sullivan, International bestselling author of BENEATH A SCARLET SKY


“Raw, moving, and brutally honest―Steven Manchester takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. Grab your tissues for this heart-wrenching story―better yet, grab a box full!” -- Tanya Anne Crosby, New York Times bestselling author, THE KING'S FAVORITE


“Three Shoeboxes will linger in your thoughts long after that last page. Steven Manchester has brilliantly woven a story that will touch your heart, twist your emotions, and remind you why he is easily one of your favorite authors.” -- Steena Holmes, New York Times and international bestselling author, Emma’s Secret: A Novel