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    <body><![CDATA[I have mixed feelings on this book.  First off the title really bothers me, it's trying to play off Band of Brothers.  I don't feel this is a title that is just interchangeable.  The men who served and were the original Band of Brothers earned that title through blood, sweat and tears.  There is a l...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4860692">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I read about 2/3 of this book and skimmed the rest. I was initially hoping for a more female version of Generation Kill, but ended up going cross-eyed at something that came across like a clueless civilian trying very hard to get things right, and hitting all the wrong notes. Because of the writing ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/46019381">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I chanced upon this book at Border's and found myself intrigued by the subject matter. I have read several books of units and soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan and this was an interesting perspective from female soldiers who often, have found themselves very involved in war which has been called by o...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/39811193">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[My mother sent me this book to read... I am fairly certain that she did not read it before sending it to me.  I like to think that my mother has better taste.  But perhaps she was able to look beyond the deplorable writing style and enjoyed the stories.  I cannot imagine that she did.  Perhaps the a...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/22599928">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Once I resigned myself to the mechanical, didactic, and just plain ho hum writing style, this book generated a lot of different thoughts and feelings for me. For people into reading about wartime experiences, this is not another All Quiet on the Western Front, Jarhead, or Citizen Soldiers.  It's pre...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/11536163">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I purchased this book first and formost becuase I am a female Marine that served in Kuwait and was there for the start of the war on Iraq, March 20, 2003 and i wanted to hear other women's stories. Secondly my Officer-In-Charge (OIC) has her story in this book. It is a wonderful collection of storie...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/57388268">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[The writing isn't the greatest, but the stories of these women in Iraq are fascinating. I'm sure that the publisher picked the title for the book instead of letting the author choose - &quot;Band of Sisters&quot; is too cliche. As a member of the Army Reserves, I'm glad to see true stories of female...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8666545">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[this was very poorly written. <br/>at first, i appreciated that the author was trying to introduce civilians to the military lexicon and way-of-life, but it quickly became heavy-handed and shockingly clumsily written.  i picked up this book because i wanted to learn more about contemporary women in...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/63708773">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[DDC 956.7044. Subjects: Women, Iraq War, 2003. Personal stories of 12 professional women serving their country in real combat--real warriors. Marines, Army, Navy, and National Guard. Combat pilots, MP/turrant gunner, heavy equipment mechanic, long-haul truck driver, public affairs, search team, comm...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/50526685">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I am always fascinated reading stories from those who serve our country and this book was definately not a dissapointment!  These women show tremendous courage and strength when the debate still goes on about women's roles in the military.  They pushed themselves and others to see the potential and ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/42329634">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I read this book because my boss is actually the subject of part of it.  She is Chapter 2-- the first female pilot in military history to be gunned down and survive.  I loved reading about Robin's experiences and understanding her time in the military a bit more, but I was HORRIBLY disappointed with...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/25381167">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I totally agree with the other reviewers who said the writing was pedantic. I know someone in the military who interacts with soldiers who come and go from Iraq. She read it too. It's very whitewashed. Their experiences are a lot harsher than they are protrayed in the book. But on the other hand, at...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/12108763">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[After hearing the author on NPR, I was super excited to read this book. A compilation of war stories from American women currently serving on the front lines - what could be more riveting? Yet Holmstedt manages to completely mangle this book. The stories told by the women are very personal and Holms...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5144342">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[My husband's niece is featured in this book.. It's so exciting.. her heroism is remarkable.. Her name is Priscilla Kispetic.. wonderful person.. God Bless her on her Next Trip to Iraq.. 6/2009.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Very informative.  The writing itself was merely workmanlike, but it worked well enough to get the information across.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is a collection of stories about different women who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan.  It was a very good book and I would recommend it to others.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Excellent read, and the stories were very compelling.  An interesting perspective of women in combat.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Awesome unbiased accounts of women warriors]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I read this book upon a recommendation from a friend. I do not feel that the author, having not served in the military herself, could truly capture the experience of females in Iraq.   I've had many friends serve in Iraq.  The experiences they have individually shared with me, has not been accuratel...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/15566177">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I cried in the introduction.  ]]></body>
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