365 Deployment Days: A Wife's Survival Story

As I read this book, I found that virtually every chapter of this book described the way I felt on my husband's two deployments to Iraq. Sara hits the nail on the head with her book and shows readers the incredibly frustrating and lonely side of deployment from the spouse's view. Unlike many books about this subject, Sara does not sugar coat her life in that year, she talks about her life straight from the heart and shows how it is possible to survive a year of seperation without going insane. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has experienced or is facing the deployment of a spouse.

When i seen the cover and title of this book it was one i needed to look at. I then knew it was a must read, so i got it right then! I have to say that it was well worth it in so many ways! I had it read in two nights! I am a wife of a National Guardsman, and find it hard to find books that really have the feelings that i do having my husband gone fighting for his Country. Sara put the true feelings to light in so many ways with out holding back at all. She let it be known that it's okay to feel like you do when it comes to the mixed feelings of having your spouse come home. So if you are a Military wife in any way or want to know how a wife feels this is the book for you!!!

As a wife going through my second deployment, Sara's book reminded me that I'm not alone. As I read her book, I laughed and cried right along side her. As the one left behind we all experience similiar emotions and circumstances, it's nice to see someone else experience and triumph through them. Sometimes you feel like you are going crazy, like you are the only one with these outrageous feelings. Sara hit on every aspect of the rollarcoaster. This is such a great read, you will feel like you are sitting in her living room over a glass of wine. Regardless if you are a military spouse or civilian this is a must read. Join Sara in her journey through 365 days of Deployment!

This wonderful couple are, I am honored to say, my friends. I made their wedding cake shortly after Brandon graduated from the Citadel and have remained in contact with them ever since. I had NO IDEA however, that Sara were going through all of what I read in her book. I read the book, the ENTIRE book, in my car, rivited. As I read, I hurt for Sara yet felt a great sense of proud for her. By writing all she has lived and survived through Sara has done something magical. She is helping others who are having to handle their daily lives and myriad emotions, the same as she has. I am honored Sara to call you and your brave husband my friends and bless both of you for reaching out to others this way. I will treasure your book forever. God Bless America and all those who serve to protect our Country.

Sara Dawalt's 365 Deployment Days is a tale of figuring out how to cope when your other half takes off for war. That sinking feeling of facing a reality without your spouse by your side is hard to put into words- the very thing that Sara has done. This book offers accurate insight to the chaos one is plunged into and how to come back from that feeling of loneliness, helpless, and ultimately, the lack of control. It is easy to identify with Sara and know that I am not the only one experiencing the crazy roller coaster of emotions! It gives hope that the one left behind can make the most of it and come out better on the other end. I don't know how I would have made it through my first deployment without this book! I reccommend it to anyone who is beginning or in the middle of a deployment and definitely to friends and family of the spouse that is staying behind- it might explain a few things!!! Leigh Killeen, TX