Boxed In

By Jen Selinsky

"Boxed In" is the story of thirteen-year-old Julie, who is treated like a baby by her parents. Julie, however, frequently recalls something from the past which makes one believe that she is not as sheltered as people thinks.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jen Selinsky
• Release date: Jan 16, 2018
• ISBN: 9781370991969

Jen Selinsky

Jen Selinsky was born in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2003, she earned her bachelor's degree in English from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. In 2004, she earned her master's degree in library science from the same school. Jen has worked as a professional librarian for over twelve years. She has published more than 170 books, most of which contain poetry. Her work can be found on the following sites: Lulu, Amazon, iTunes, Kobo, Barnes & Noble/Nook, Smashwords, and Pen It! Publications. She has also been featured in publications such as: The Courier Journal, Explorer Magazine, Liphar Magazine, and Indiana Libraries. Jen lives in Sellersburg, IN with her husband.

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Boxed In

Jen Selinsky

This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Copyright © 2015 by Jen Selinsky

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Cover Art Copyright © 2015 by Travis Potts

ISBN: 9781370991969

Introduction

My mother always taught me to look beyond the surface before delving in too deep. Good advice coming from a woman who’s already been divorced two times before she’d met my father, (who had never so much as dated let alone been married before). They also say that the third time’s a charm; that’s why their marriage lasted when the other two failed most miserably. Most likely, anyway, or so they think.

After two years of blissful wedlock, I came into the world—all 7 lbs. and 4 oz. of me! Mom did not mention me as having been a tough delivery, but I was still somewhat of a big baby compared to some others who were born around the same time. (I don’t know where they got the basis for this information, they just did!)

Still, I