Shoot Like A Girl

Shoot Like A Girl by Mary Jennings Hegar (hard cover)

Mary Jennings Hegar writes her story as a true hero whether flying rescue into battle, on the home front, or taking on bigotry as the status quo. One of my favorite aspects of the book is how her choices and actions depict how one becomes indomitable - not by never failing, but with every fall deciding to climb back up and work harder than ever before to become better, stronger, smarter.

If you have anyone in your family who is (or has been) in the military, brace yourself. What she can divulge about their training (SERE) and missions will give you nightmares. Time and again I had to lay aside the book, and shake my head at the author's reaction to danger and high stress - bring it on baby! Warriors. Again, this is a story of growing smarter, and gaining wisdom. "I grew up as a pilot that day. I would never wish for a mission again."

Couldn't believe how fun it was to read about the author geeking out over her aircraft. "Flying the UH-1 Hueys at Mother Rucker was like a classic muscle car" "Stepping into the Pave Hawk, or the '60' as we called it, was like sliding into the seat of a Ferrari."

Am very glad to have read this, and think you will be too. It is especially relevant given the insights into the importance of allies - between nations, across the military, and at home.

Read hardcover.