| Description |
264 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-255) and index. |
| Summary |
"As a 29-year Army and Army Reserve Colonel, I urge everyone--especially women--to read this important book. Through unforgettable stories, "The Lonely Soldier" explains the shocking frequency of sexual assault and what can be done"--Army Reserve Colonel Ann Wright. |
| Contents |
Before. From girl to soldier: life before the military ; They break you down, then build you back up: Mickiela Montoya ; They told us we were going to be peacekeepers: Jennifer Spranger ; The assault was just one bad person, but it was a turning point for me: Abbie Pickett ; These morons are going to get us killed: Terris Dewalt-Johnson ; This war is full of crazy people: Eli PaintedCrow -- War. It's pretty much just you and your rifle: Jennifer Spranger, 2003 ; You're just lying there waiting to see who's going to die: Abbie Pickett, 2003-2004 ; You become hollow, like a robot: Eli PaintedCrow, 2004 ; I wasn't carrying the knife for the enemy, I was carrying it for the guys on my side: Mickiela Montoya, 2005 ; Mommy, Love you, Don't get killed in Iraq: Terris Dewalt-Johnson, 2005-2006 -- After. Coming home ; Fixing the future ; Military ranks and organization ; Where to find help. |
| Subject |
Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- Personal narratives, American.
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Women soldiers -- United States -- Interviews.
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Women soldiers -- United States -- Biography.
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| ISBN |
9780807061473 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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0807061476 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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9780807061497 (pbk.) |
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0807061492 (pbk.) |
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