MWSA Book Review

Surviving Deployment

Author:  Karen M. Pavlicin

Publisher:  Elva Resa Publisher

Reviewer: Bill McDonald – President of the MWSA

A Must Have Guide for All Military Families!

There are some books that you need to make a go of your life—the Bible for some, a first-aid book for others, a how to fix everything in your life “For Dummies” book for most of the rest of us. However, if you are a military family, then Karen Pavlicin’s book “Surviving Deployment – A guide for military families” is your survival book and should be on the top of the list. This is like taking a course in “Military Family 101A” without any college credits and no tuition.

This is the best book of its kind out there and one that should become a tool that all military families should have close at hand. There is so much great advice and information. With this book you can take a lot of the anxiety and fear out of going through any deployment. This book gives you that kind of emotional support and practical wisdom. There are also personal stories from many families and checklists that are “real world” helpful!

It is well written and easy to read. It covers so many areas and subjects from how to handle finances to problems with your children. There is not much ground that the author does not cover and relate to in some way. Reading this book can reduce the stress levels associated with military deployments through knowledge and education.

This guide book is given a MWSA FIVE STAR RATING!

2005 Gold Medal Award for Reference & Guide Books!

Other books by Karen Pavlicin