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 enlarge | Author: Jacey Eckhart
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  19 reviews
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Media: Paperback
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Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.5
ISBN: 1591142288
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.70088355
EAN: 9781591142287
ASIN: 1591142288
Publication Date: April 1, 2005
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 Like a mentor sitting on your bookshelf December 8, 2007
This is hands-down the best military wife book I've read - and I have a shelf full of them.
Unlike some, which focus on ettiquette, or others, which focus on benefits and how to work the maze of military agencies, Jacey Eckhart helps you adapt to the THRIVING as a military spouse.
Eckhart is a Navy wife, but don't let that turn you off if you're Army or AF. This book contains the best advice I've seen on preparing for a deployment - not just lists of what powers of attorney to have or whatnot, but how to make sure you have friends, how to make the goodbye a little easier, and so forth.
This book focuses on the fact that you can be happy as a military wife - but it requires a choice to do so, and initiative on your part to adapt well. It won't just be handed to you in a welcome basket. This book IS the welcome basket, and the new 'big sister' you need to guide you through.
Secondarily, I'd also recommend Solo-Ops: A Survival Guide for Military Wives - not as well written as this one, but more nuts-and-bolts, and very funny (if you think she's just a cynical woman, go back and read it again after you've been around the military for a few years - you'll see!) But The Homefront Club has my first recommendation these days.
Fo all military wives November 11, 2007
I have skimmed a number of books aimed at military wives in the past two years and this is my favorite. It's all the things I wish I had known when he joined the Army and a few other things that I hadn't figured out yet. I bought a copy for my cousin who is about to marry and Air Force guy and I'm going to buy another copy for another cousin who is married to a Navy guy. I don't have kids yet but I still got a lot out of the book.
Highly Recommended May 11, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is a definite must-read for any military spouse. I also recommend it for extended military family, to help them understand what life is like in the home of their servicemember. Eckhart offers good advice, much-needed encouragement and a realistic outlook. It might ruffle a few feathers on those who are more liberal or lean toward a feminist mindset. If that's you, you're probably not going to be too content as a military spouse anyway. However, one of Eckhart's points is we're all from different backgrounds, but we're in the same boat and should help each other out. That's something we should all learn to do, whether we are liberal, conservative, working, staying at home, etc.
SOO HELPFUL April 11, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I found this book to be incredibly helpful when I decided to marry my Marine. While some of what she writes is definitely Navy (ombudsman, for example) it can still be applied to any branch, by simply translating the lingo (Ombudsman into Key Volunteer for USMC). I have found this book helpful in finding a career at our new duty station in Japan (it's okay to Starbuck sometimes!), for understanding my husband when he got home from deployment, and I'm sure it will be helpful when we have children. It's nice to read a book with real stories, real life, and real lessons learned. I have learned to be a happy military wife with this book, and am forever grateful.
I also had the chance to meet the author when she came to my workplace where we're stationed. She's so honest and real and funny that I can't help but love the book more!
A definite must for the new, frustrated, or expert military wife. Everyone can use a laugh, and the knowledge they're not the only one who's life can fall apart at the seams every three years. =)
Proud Army Wife January 31, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved this book! Some parts could have been written by me. It is a great look at military life for those who are just married, married forever, with or without kids. I Jacey Eckhart did a great job giving information on all branches and making this a must read.BRAVO!
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