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Letters From Boot Camp: A Memoir of Navy Basic Training | 
 enlarge | Author: Donna Beckley Galanti
Publisher: iUniverse, Inc.
Category: Book
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 717085
Media: Paperback
Edition: 0
Pages: 74
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6.3 x 0.2
ISBN: 0595458491
EAN: 9780595458493
ASIN: 0595458491
Publication Date: August 27, 2007
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Product Description
Letters from Boot Camp captures the tale of one young woman's Navy boot camp adventure from the initial shock of lack of privacy, freedom and sleep to constant verbal abuse combined with endless inspections. Seaman Recruit Beckley details her experiences in letters sent home from the beginning with Today was the longest day of my life and the two months here will never be over! to eventually enjoying the challenge. Each week of training we follow Seaman Recruit Beckley through tortuous punishments, losing recruit-mates, surviving Hell Week and poisonous spiders. The narrative connects two generations of sailors weaving in advice from her salt of the sea Dad who supports her and reminds her to, Hang in there. Head up. Chest out. Back straight. And keep those shoes polished. This detailed, factual account provides a real-as-it-gets daily view of boot camp life spattered with emotion and humor. Included are tips on preparing for and surviving Navy boot camp, Navy terminology, and post-boot camp life. This is the only Navy boot camp memoir written from a woman s perspective and is a must-have for any parent or friend to give their loved one who is enlisting in the U.S. Navy.
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Beckley goes full "cycle" April 21, 2008
J. Mugele (Chelsea, MI)
As informational as it is emotional. Beckley seemlessly weaves the details of how boot camp works with the fears, courage, shock, and joy of her accomplishment. From the agony of being continuously "cycled" (exercised intensely) to the subtlety of finding pride in independence, Beckley gives us an incredible real-life journey. And, it is possibly as fast-paced as basic training! When, I got to the last letter, I couldn't believe it was over.
I appreciated a female perspective on such a male-dominated career. It's the first I've found. However, it is not just a girl's story. And, while helpful to anyone thinking of enlisting, the book can stand alone as a story of growing up and growing strong.
Great read April 18, 2008
James Karr (Manchester, NH)
I thought this was a great read. I loved the back & forth with the "old salt".
In response to 3 star review April 16, 2008
Andrea Lockwood (Albany, NY)
" I just wanted to follow up in response to review below as an addendum
that I emailed the author from her website - these were the actual letters
she sent home - so its not written by memory but happening in real-time.
But I really loved best the relationship between her dad, a former sailor,
and her as she is going thru the experience. Take it with a grain of salt -
but it is a good snapshot that gives any kid thinking of going in the Navy
the "real deal"! "
 boot camp letters April 15, 2008
janne mcneely (Midlothian, Texas)
Not a current depiction of what boot camp is like. I am sure this is what the author remembered. Was a little disappointed.
Informative September 20, 2007
Andrea Lockwood (Albany, NY)
This was an informative and raw account of Navy Boot Camp. I recommend it for anyone considering joing the military. An entertaining and insightful read! A Lockwood.
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