A groundbreaking exploration of what it means to grow up in the military. Based on five years of research, including in-depth interviews with eighty military brats, Military Brats analyzes the consequences?both positive and negative?of being reared in a family characterized by strict discipline, frequent moves, and dedication to military service.
"A comprehensive, well-written and moving study of the effects of military life on children--who 'serve' with no recognition or glory."? United Press International
"I thought I was singular in all this, one of a kind. With this book, Mary Wertsch astonished me and introduced me to a secret family I did not know I had...This book is both a love letter and a troubled meditation on the way children are raised in military families."?Pat Conroy, author of The Great Santini and The Prince of Tides
