First published 2018
The U.S. Military compiles firsthand accounts of women who serve on the front lines of modern warfare and international diplomacy. This collection spans from combat zones in Afghanistan to negotiation tables at NATO headquarters. The authors document how female personnel function as both fighters and peacemakers in male-dominated institutions. These women battle external enemies while also confronting resistance within their own military and diplomatic hierarchies. The book reveals the personal sacrifices these service members make and the courage they display in high-stakes situations. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Leon Panetta provide forewords that frame these stories within broader policy contexts. The work shows how women use tactical expertise and negotiation skills to advance security objectives, often while adversaries dismiss their abilities. Readers gain insight into the dual challenges these women face and their frequently overlooked contributions to major historical events across global conflict zones and international organizations.
Genres: military-fiction, non-fiction, 21st-century, military-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, gender-roles
Setting: Afghanistan, NATO
Period: 21st-Century
152 pages · Paperback · Independently Published
Content warnings: sexism