Product Description

Addressing head-on the challenges of long-distance relationships with frank, practical advice and anecdotes, Separated by Duty, United in Love is perfect for military couples. It includes the answers and resources they need to meet the greatest challenge any relationship can face. With understanding born from over 20 years' experience as a military wife, author Shellie Vandevoorde tackles the tough issues from dealing with the struggle of being a single parent to infidelity, real or imagined. As divorce rates rise in the armed forces (the divorce rate among officers in the US Army tripled from 2001 to 2004) Separated by Duty, United in Love provides a practical hands-on guide that can help couples in every branch of the service.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #53591 in Books
• Published on: 2006-03-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Customer Reviews

So Helpful!
As a new military wife, I didn't know where to look, but when I picked this book up at the Post Exchange, I read it one sitting, an more than one occasion. Vandevoorde knows what shes talking about, from the perspective of someone who was IN the military, and from the perspective of a military wife, which is something not every woman can claim. I use many of her lessons in my life now, and always refer back to her text when I'm struggling with deployment and military wife in general. A must read for any military family.

The most phenomenal deployment book!
I'm an army girlfriend. My boyfriend is deployed to Iraq for 15 months. I bought this book in hopes of finding a little comfort and advice for situations military couples come across. Instead, I found a book I couldn't put down. The author did a wonderful job of taking life experiences from many different men and women, servicemembers and civilians and compiled them into a "crisis bible". The issues addressed are real-life issues. There are no "beating around the bush" answers and she really tells you how it is but in a very motherly, experienced fashion. I found this book has given me so much more strength and a positive outlook on a situation many significant others could not put themselves in. I suggest it to anyone. Whether your special someone is in the military, you're a parent, or even a friend. The advice is so real and helpful. My relationship has improved on both ends because of this book and the wonderful words of advice.

A Must-Read for every military spouse
Been in the military life for 15 years and found this book to be so helpful, especially during all these too-often deployments. The hardships faced by military spouses can only be understood by those who have been there. I read this book cover to cover, and even if I did know some stuff, there was a lot of helpful guidance and support. I wish I would have read it 5 years ago when the stress was all time high with my husband's deployment to Iraq. (another 2 deployments followed) Time is valuable and we can hardly get through the day. Instead of searching through websites, this book has it all in one place here. And you can read in bed. It's worth every penny. If I had a million dollars, I would give one to every military spouse. It's a great resource -- and we military wives deserve it for all that we have to go through.