Lita & Jean
Memoirs of Two Generations of Military Women
$59.28
- Hardcover
282 pages
- Release Date
28 March 2022
Summary
A shattering tell-all: the fight of this mother and daughter for themselves, each other, and the world around them is a painful yet riveting account of family, service, and love.
Lita and her daughter bare their souls with unflinching candor in this memoir. Forcing their darkest moments and the secrets of family, the Catholic Church, military, and disability into the light, their resilience and resolve stands as stark inspiration.
From painful high school hair…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781646630134 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1646630130 |
| Author: | Lita Tomas, Jean Marie McNamara |
| Publisher: | Master Wings Publishing |
| Imprint: | Master Wings Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 282 |
| Release Date: | 28 March 2022 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 28mm x 157mm x 231mm |
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Critics Review
“Lita & Jean portrays the pain and struggle that too many of our veterans and military caregivers are forced to endure. At the same time, the story is a wonderful reminder of the joy and support that we can offer to each other, and how that mutual compassion and care strengthens our communities and the nation.” - Sen. Elizabeth Dole
“Specificin its stories… a rare glimpse of how women’s roles in the military have been
changing… especially skilled in its dance between family relationships and
military inspection… an outstanding survey with a powerful message.” - Midwest Book Review
“Unfettered ferocity.” - Dawn D. Richardson, CAPT (Ret.) SC, USN
“Both managed to surmount extraordinary hurdles, and they manage to convey their experiences cheerfully with wit and verve… two thoughtful life stories that are often compelling” - Kirkus Reviews
“A needed light on the sometimes traumatic, surprising, brave, and painful experiences of our military women.” - Barby Ingle, President of International Pain Foundation
“Lita and Jean’s memoir will echo understanding and resonate through the chambers of every woman’s heart and soul. Regardless of the path of one’s life, this memoir is a must read.” - Sarah Hinrichs, Reedsy Discovery
“Strength and courage… brought tears to my eyes several times because it really touches my heart to read about the grit and determination… A beautiful look.” - Kristi Elizabeth, City Book Review
Lita Tomas
Major Lita Tomas enlisted as an E1 with the U.S. Army in 1977, the first year women were integrated into regular units. An army tank mechanic turned global logistics manager, she holds a master’s degree in recreational therapy and served five years in the air force. With a lifetime of fighting injustice, she’s who you want on your team. When not feeding her youngest daughter’s chickens or cheering on her three grandchildren, you can find her working on her informational and patient advocacy podcast. Lita lives in Downers Grove, Illinois, with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease, two dogs, and her remaining undonated kidney.
Jean Marie McNamara began as an E1 in the U.S. army where she worked as a medic, as a Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, and Radiological officer, and as Deputy Director of her local Emergency Services & Disaster Agency. After an injury, Jean retired as a First Lieutenant and explored the challenges of recovery and endurance, working to claim new pathways of service and meaning. As a co-host for the award-winning podcast, she loves researching diagnoses to feature. Her wry sense of humor has been bolstered by bureaucracy.
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