As a 29-year Army and Army Reserve Colonel, I urge everyone--especially women--to read this important book. Through unforgettable stories, "The Lonely Soldier" explains the shocking frequency of sexual assault and what can be done--Army Reserve Colonel Ann Wright.

Women Soldiers' Stories.

BEFORE: From girl to soldier: life before the military --They break you down, then build you back up / Mickiela Montoya -- They told us we were going to be peacekeepers / Jennifer Spranger -- The assault was just one bad person, but it was a turning point for me / Abbie Pickett -- These morons are going to get us killed / Terris Dewalt-Johnson -- This war is full of crazy people / Eli PaintedCrow -- WAR: It's pretty much just you and your rifle / Jennifer Spranger, 2003 -- You're just lying there waiting to see who's going to die / Abbie Pickett, 2003-2004 -- You become hollow, like a robot / Eli PaintedCrow, 2004 -- I wasn't carrying the knife for the enemy, I was carrying it for the guys on my side / Mickiela Montoya, 2005 -- Mommy, Love you, Don't get killed in Iraq / Terris Dewalt-Johnson, 2005-2006 -- AFTER: Coming home -- Fixing the future -- Military ranks and organization -- Where to find help.