The Mom's Guide to Surviving West Point

by Lisa Browne Joiner, Deboarh L W Roszel

Sending your son or daughter off to college is never easy, but sending your pride and joy to the United States Military Academy is downright scary. There are so many unknowns-from Beast to boodle to all those confusing Army acronyms! That's where The Mom's Guide to Surviving West Point comes in. This book is designed to guide you as you figure out how best to support and encourage your cadet through the next four years.

240 pages, Hardcover

Published September 20, 2016

Reviews

[Edie · Rating 4 out of 5]

My son just received an appointment to USMA West Point. My friend, an experienced WP mom, with two sons who are cadets, gave this to me as a gift. I learned a lot and it will be a great resource over the next 4 years.

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Spring of 2022, my daughter accepted her appointment to West Point. This book was recommended to me by other moms to assist with the many overwhelming questions and concerns that we have as our child begins their journey through the academy. This book answers questions you have, and questions that you didn’t know that you needed to ask. I highly recommend this book to any new family to the West Point experience.

[Steve Joiner · Rating 5 out of 5]

While I will admit I'm biased because my wife wrote this book, it's full of valuable information for moms, dads, and anyone else who wants to learn how things work at West Point. This summer, you can buy the 3rd (and final!) edition!

[Jennifer Sulanke · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good and eye opening read. I think a few details have changed since the book was published but definitely gives you a good foundation regarding what to expect.