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Author:

Benedict, Helen.

Title:

The lonely soldier : the private war of women serving in Iraq / Helen Benedict.

Publisher:

Beacon Press,

Copyright Date:

c2009

Description:

264 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Iraq War, 2003---Personal narratives, American.
Women soldiers--United States--Interviews.
Women soldiers--United States--Biography.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-255) and index.

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.

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.

ISBN:

0807061476 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780807061473 (hardcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)244661159

LCCN:

2008036228

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

XXPH787 -- Council Bluffs Public Library (Council Bluffs)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

OSAX771 -- Grand View University Library (Des Moines)

URAX314 -- Clarke University - Nicholas J. Schrup Library (Dubuque)

OIAX792 -- Grinnell College (Grinnell)

SPPE104 -- Independence Public Library (Independence)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

D8PD522 -- North Liberty Community Library (North Liberty)

HIPC765 -- Pocahontas Public Library (Pocahontas)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)