Hello all!

lrh17

I've been lurking on this board for a while now, and decided it was time to say hi to everyone!  FI and I are getting married in December shortly after he commissions. I am so excited to marry my best friend  

Are there any books you'd recommend for me to read about being an Army wife?  Or on Military life in general?  I've learned so much from you ladies already!  Thanks...it really helps to know that there's a support network out there. 

kyrgyzstan

Welcome to the board! All the books I have read are about being in, not being a dependant, but I've heard good things about

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1439150265/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0962622826&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0K68NPXWJW7AD93QNDEN

I hate that it's pink, but I've heard it's got good info.

SamiJoeB

Welcome to the Board!!
I got married in December toooo!! Last December though...

For the Army:
Under the Sabers-Tanya Biank
Military Wives in General:
Separated by Duty, United by Love
Confessions of a Military Wife-Mollie Gross
Chicken Soup for the Military Wives Soul
The Military Wives Cookbook (just really good recipes and fun facts about MW)
If you're religious:
God Strong: The Military Wife's Spiritual Survival Guide-Sara Horn
Faith Deployed-Jocelyn Green

Don't read the Sarah Smiley one.. I personally hated it..She's kind of an idiot.

Do you like to read? I LOOOVEE to read, it makes me happy!!!

greeneke2

If you are looking for something easy to read or something funny:

Confessions of a Military Wife-Mollie Gross

Her book was hilarious and a breeze to read!! You should definitely check it out!

jesssull

Oh, I had never even thought that there might be books out there about being a military wife. How interesting! I'm going to start on these right away.

@Irh17: If you're looking for a reading buddy, let me know which book you start on and we can read and discuss. I haven't had anyone to discuss good books with in ages. Haha, just putting the idea out there, sorry if it's out of left field.

lrh17

Thank you for your suggestions ladies...I'll look into these! 

SamiJoe - I do love to read!  It's been a while since I've had time to read for pleasure since school sucks up a ton of my time...but I thought this would be a great opportunity to get back into it, especially over the summer.

Jesssull - I'll let you know what I decide on.  And if you start one before I get back to you let me know!

firsttimersluck

Thanks for posting this, I may have to pick up a few books myself.