A Soldier in the Family
A Mother Confronts the Invisible Wounds of War
$31.19
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
20 October 2026
Summary
Exploring the brutal legacy of the Global War on Terror as experienced by one soldier, one mother, one family, this debut memoir follows a twisted road of grief and generational trauma that ultimately leads to resilience and hope.
When Nancy’s young paratrooper son returns home from Iraq, he brings a dusty bag of disposable cameras in his duffel. No one knows that a few months later, he will die alongside his combat buddy.
Consumed by this shattering loss, Nan…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798896361787 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Nancy B. Ronquillo |
| Publisher: | She Writes Press |
| Imprint: | She Writes Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 20 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 210g |
| Dimensions: | 140mm x 216mm |
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Nancy B. Ronquillo
Nancy B. Ronquillo
Nancy B. Ronquillo is a nationally recognized leader for innovation and excellence in child and family services. She launched Leave No Family Behind in Illinois as a response to Michelle Obama’s Joining Forces initiative supporting service members and their families. Nancy and her spouse, Tom (a Vietnam veteran), raised three sons in Illinois. She is the daughter of a WWII veteran, granddaughter of a WWI veteran, and descendant of two American Revolution veterans. Nancy serves on the board of the National Veterans Art Museum and as an American Gold Star Mother. She lives in Mequon, Wisconsin.
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