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Major Conflict: One Gay Man's Life in the Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell Military
A book that will move hearts and open minds, Jeffrey McGowan’s memoir is the first personal account of a gay man’s silent struggle in the don’t-ask-don’t-tell military, from a cadet who rose to the rank of major, left as a decorated Persian Gulf hero, and whose same-sex marriage was the first on the East Coast.
Love of country and personal love combine in this groundbreakin...more
Love of country and personal love combine in this groundbreakin...more
Hardcover, 288 pages
Published
December 18th 2007
by Broadway
(first published March 8th 2005)
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I thought this was an interesting personal account of a gay man's experience in the military. Major McGowan clearly proved that sexual orientation has nothing to do with the ability to do the job - he served admirably in a difficult, 'manly' field.
The problem I have with this book wasn't really the author's fault. This is non-fiction, and I wanted to know more about how he handled personal relationships in the military. He's also not the world's best writer - serviceable, yes, but s...more
The problem I have with this book wasn't really the author's fault. This is non-fiction, and I wanted to know more about how he handled personal relationships in the military. He's also not the world's best writer - serviceable, yes, but s...more
This book was very moving, and very honest. I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn a little more about the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" controversy that is still going on after nearly two decades and 13000 avoidable discharges from the military.
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