Abstract
In lyrical and brilliant prose, Fidelis offers a war story you have not read before. Women constitute approximately 15% of the armed services (Makowski & Everett, 2016; Murdoch et al., 2006), and represent a growing segment of the veteran population. Over 200,000 have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, yet their status as a numerical minority means that many of the war and war-injury stories we read about are from the perspective of male service members. Author Teresa Fazio’s unflinchingly honest book adds her voice to this space, and makes a sorely needed contribution to the dialogue about military women, mental health, and reentry to civilian life.
Highlights
In lyrical and brilliant prose, Fidelis offers a war story you have not read before
Over 200,000 have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, yet their status as a numerical minority means that many of the war and war-injury stories we read about are from the perspective of male service members
Many servicewomen report feelings of alienation and decreased feelings of unit cohesion while serving; these women are at increased risk for mental health problems, including depression and PTSD (Levahot & Simpson, 2013; Shields et al, 2020)
Summary
In lyrical and brilliant prose, Fidelis offers a war story you have not read before. Women constitute approximately 15% of the armed services (Mankowski & Everett, 2016; Murdoch et al, 2006), and represent a growing segment of the veteran population. Keyword: women veterans; veterans health; war writing; marines; book review Author Teresa Fazio’s unflinchingly honest book adds her voice to this space and makes a sorely needed contribution to the dialogue about military women, mental health, and reentry to civilian life.
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