Tia H. (tmhchevelle) reviewed Love My Rifle More Than You: Young and Female in the U.S. Army on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I found this book both enjoyable and realistic. As a female soldier who has seen the ugly side of the Middle East conflict, I could relate to her story and her feelings through her time in Iraq. I am also a linguist, like the young woman who wrote it, and found that a lot of the experiences she had mirrored my own. That said, it is not a puff piece, it has it's points of pain and suffering, as the life of any soldier does. Also, I recommended this book to my friends and family who were trying to understand the changes in me, and what was going on in the Middle East. All of them loved this book and found it easier to understand the Middle East and my return from it. A must-read for soldiers and civilians alike, and any woman.
Michael N. (mlnlaw) reviewed Love My Rifle More Than You: Young and Female in the U.S. Army on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
My wife read this - she's a US Navy Commander (Reserve) who had been enlisted after college. She remarked how different her experience was as an officer compared to this enlisted soldier's experience. She thought it was an interesting read.
Joan S. (Yoni) reviewed Love My Rifle More Than You: Young and Female in the U.S. Army on + 327 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I am also a female veteran of the US Army and writing a memoir as well, so I was eager to read this book. I was not disappointed. Kayla Williams has written a completely honest tale that is sometimes very ugly and other times poignant. I would describe my experience in a similar light. I can see why people might hate this book, but every bit of it is true and then some. I give Kayla Williams many kudos for her bravery, honesty, and yes...her love of country.
