Letters From Boot Camp: A Memoir of Navy Basic Training

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Letters from Boot Campcaptures the tale of one young woman's Navyboot camp adventure from the initial shock of lack of privacy, freedomand sleep to constant verbal abuse combined with endless inspections.Seaman Recruit Beckley details her experiences in letters sent homefrom the beginning with Today was the longest day of my life and thetwo months here will never be over!” to eventually enjoying thechallenge. Each week of training we follow Seaman Recruit Beckleythrough tortuous punishments, losing recruit-mates, surviving HellWeek and poisonous spiders. The narrative connects two generations ofsailors weaving in advice from her salt of the sea” Dad who supportsher and reminds her to, Hang in there. Head up. Chest out. Backstraight. And keep those shoes polished.” This detailed, factual accountprovides a real-as-it-gets daily view of boot camp life spattered withemotion and humor. Included are tips on preparing for and survivingNavy boot camp, Navy terminology, and post-boot camp life. This isthe only Navy boot camp memoir written from a woman’s perspectiveand is a must-have for any parent or friend to give their loved one whois enlisting in the U.S. Navy.