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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A former United States Navy Photographer, Donna Beckley Galanti has written marketing communications for 10 years after earning a B.A. in English at the University at Albany, New York. She lives in Pennsylvania with her family and is working on a science fiction adventure novel.
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Beckley goes full "cycle",
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This review is from: Letters From Boot Camp: A Memoir of Navy Basic Training (Paperback)
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.
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Great read,
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I thought this was a great read. I loved the back & forth with the "old salt".
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" 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"! "
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My time spent in Navy basic training was well worth it. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dad Westerlo, New York Dear Donna, Recruit Division Commander, Controlled Liberty, Mom Westerlo, Anchors Aweigh, Mom January, Dad January, Recruit Training Command, Seaman Beckley, Work Week, Donna January, Naval Academy Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
My time spent in Navy basic training was well worth it. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dad Westerlo, New York Dear Donna, Recruit Division Commander, Controlled Liberty, Mom Westerlo, Anchors Aweigh, Mom January, Dad January, Recruit Training Command, Seaman Beckley, Work Week, Donna January, Naval Academy Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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