Band of Sisters Book Review

I recently...last Saturday bought a book called the Band of Sisters by Annette Lyon.

Here is the official summary...
When the war on terror calls their husbands to duty, five LDS women are left behind to fight battles of their own: Kim, newlywed and pregnant, frightened of what the future might bring. Brenda, struggling to manage three unruly boys and a crippling bout of depression. Jessie, secretly grappling with mixed feelings about her emotionally abusive husband. Marianne, wrestling with a rebellious teenage daughter. And Nora, the seasoned Army wife with perfect hair, an immaculate home—and an ill-tempered mother dying of cancer. Knowing the separation of deployment is extremely difficult, Nora gathers the wives every week to share lunches and burdens. In good company, they worry over safety in the field and stability at home and offer one another counsel and comfort. But as their personal crises build, each woman faces the risks of forming deep bonds of trust. And when tragedy strikes, they must confront the painful realities of war that pull families apart and bring friends together as sisters.

This was the best book I have read. It is written by an LDS author. I bought it at Walmart and it is for sure a keeper. It will mean a lot to those of you who have family members (especially spouses) fighting for our country or anyone who loved a great book. It put a lot of things into perspective for me and helped me to be a little stronger through this whole military experience. I laughed and I cried, I got goosebumps and I was surprised. If you get the chance to read this I would recommend it highly.