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A Letter from Jake - Dec. 10, 2004

  • Writer: Andrew C. Phillips
    Andrew C. Phillips
  • Dec 10
  • 1 min read
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Friday Night

December 10, 2004

Forward Operating Base Salerno

Khost, Afghanistan


“This letter provides an inside look at Jake’s story…discover the journey in In Jake’s Shoes.”


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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

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In Jake’s Shoes is a deeply emotional and often harrowing narrative that blends fiction with the realism of military service, family conflict, and personal self-reflection. It is a moving, gut-wrenching, and ultimately redemptive narrative that has the potential to resonate deeply with both military and civilian audiences.

- Sally Webb Berry

Non-Executive Director

The Special Event Company

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“In Jake’s Shoes, by Andrew Phillips, is the story of conflicting personalities in the Gatlin family and the consequences and rewards brought about by each. This book is a heartwarming story of reflection, self-awareness, and awakening.”

- Alden Webb

Retired Attorney

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"In Jake's Shoes" is a fictional story, yet it embraces a reality of family dynamics.  I couldn't put it down!  The author is able to connect with the reader's hearts and souls by portraying the raw emotions of love and loss.

- Meg Sheehan, Ed.D.

Retired NC Educator

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“In Jake’s Shoes puts you in the backseat of one family’s heartfelt emotional journey through love, loss, and self-discovery. Anyone who picks this book up will be hard-pressed to put it down until the story ends!”

- Lois Foster
Merchandise Manager 

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"An important read for those who are attempting to guide our sons, daughters, and students through the maze of life. A departed son's correspondence with his deceased, beloved grandmother enables his father to learn the importance of listening to his loved ones. This poignant, beautifully written story brings tears, but also brings a better understanding of what it means to be an effective communicator and role model for those we love. "

- Fred P Crouch

Retired Teacher, Prince George's County Public Schools, Maryland

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