Middleburg, FL, USA – April 18, 2025 – Poignant, thoughtful, and emotional, The Three O’clock Calls is Tom Smith’s memoir. It delves into the lives of three central figures in his life—George, Danielle, and Blake—each facing their own battles and transformations. Interwoven within their stories is Tom himself, and The Three O’clock Calls reflects on his faith and the role these people played in his life and his relationship with God.
Tom Smith’s memoir is one family’s story of life’s misfortune and its happiness and the best way to navigate the stormy seas. It’s filled with the best kind of life lessons.
John J. Kelly, The Detroit Free Press, 5-Stars
George (Tom’s father), a man haunted by his past and struggling with alcoholism, recounts his tumultuous journey from making moonshine with his father to grappling with the consequences of his actions. Danielle (Tom’s daughter), a young and ambitious golfer, navigates the challenges of college life, family expectations, and personal growth. Blake (Tom’s nephew), an apprentice plumber with dreams of a stable future, faces the harsh realities of life and the impact of his choices. Ultimately, their stories end in tragedy, and Tom explains how he worked through the grief through love, forgiveness, and resilience.
Especially poignant during these chaotic times, this book brings a sense of peace and understanding—a very welcome addition to our library.
Grady Harp, Amazon Top 100 Hall of Fame Reviewer, 5-stars
In describing the purpose of sharing his story, Tom says, “These stories are part of my life. They are massive parts, but they are not the whole of it. I have more life to live, more people to love and serve, more to discover about God. But the stories I have told in this book are the poignant ones that keep me believing. Isn’t that strange? That the very same stories that bring me the most pain are the ones that keep me clinging to faith? I suspect this is because pain shows me my need in profound ways and because I can look back on my life and see how God has never abandoned me.”
Both religious and non-religious readers will find something in this novel. His discussions of faith and grief are absolutely, beautifully devastating but cut to the heart of the matter in a way that will leave readers deeply touched.
Kathryn Picard, Librarian Book Connoisseur, 5-Stars
The Three O’clock Calls is a thought-provoking read that offers comfort and reassurance to those in any walks of life. Tom Smith has a straightforward writing style that makes the prose easy to digest. Through vivid storytelling and emotional depth, The Three O’clock Calls captures the essence of human resilience and the quest for meaning amidst life’s trials.
The Three O’clock Calls, ISBN 9798385035779, $16.99 paperback, $3.99 eBook, 134 pages, WestBow Press, 2024. Available on Amazon.
About Tom Smith:
Tom was born in Jacksonville, Florida and resides in Middleburg, Florida. He has been married to his beloved wife Nora since 1985. They have two beautiful daughters, Danielle and Kayla. Tom has been a deacon and a servant leader at First Baptist Church Middleburg since 1990. One of his favorite roles is leading a men’s Bible study group at the church. In addition, Tom enjoys serving on the board of Sidewalk Ministries, a ministry for inner-city children in Jacksonville, Florida. Tom is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), and a member of the John Maxwell Team. He is the author of the Boss Bandit series of children’s picture books. The Three O’clock Calls is his first dive into the genre of memoirs.
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