Marines


First Lady of the Marine Corps recommended reading list update
7 Feb 2014

Spring of 2012, Mrs. Bonnie Amos, spouse of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, established “The First Lady of the Marine Corps Recommended Reading List.”  This project was designed to provide Military spouses with resources specific to understanding and adapting to the challenges presented in the life of military service.  The list is a relevant, flexible, and useful tool for military families.   As our families’ needs change, so will the list.  Therefore, we announce the updated First Lady of the Marine Corps Recommended Reading List.

There are several events scheduled to promote the reading list and its authors.  Confirmed at present is the rollout book signing event with Amos and two authors (Mollie Gross and Shunsee Wilson) at MCX Miramar on 13 February, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.  The new titles for 2014 are in stores now, though not all titles are available at all MCX locations. Marine Corps libraries are also adding the books to their collections.  Requests for larger quantities of books for clubs or organizations should be addressed with the local MCX store manager.

First Lady of the Marine Corps Recommended Reading List

For Spouses:
CONFESSIONS OF A MILITARY WIFE by Mollie Gross
LIFE AFTER DEPLOYMENT by Karen Pavlicin
I'M ALREADY HOME…AGAIN by Elaine Gray Dumler
MILITARY SPOUSE JOURNEY by Kathie Hightower and Holly Scherer
SERVICE ETIQUETTE (5TH ED)  by Cherlynn Conetsco and Anna Hart
1001 Things to Love About Military Life by Tara Crooks, Starlett Henderson, Kathie Hightower and Holly Scherer
DINNER WITH THE SMILEYS by Sarah Smiley
SUCCESSFUL WOMEN THINK DIFFERENTLY by Valorie Burton
THE 5 LOVE LANGUAGES – MILITARY EDITION by Gary Chapman and Jocelyn Green
WOUNDED WARRIOR, WOUNDED HOME by Marshele Carter Waddell and Kelly K. Orr, PhD, ABPP
A Family's Guide to the Military for Dummies by Sheryl Garrett and Sue Hoppin
HEROES AT HOME (3RD ED)  by Ellie Kay
THE MILITARY SPOUSES EMPLOYMENT GUIDE by Janet Farley
THINNER THIS YEAR by Chris Crowley and Jen Sacheck, Ph.D

For Children:
MOMMY WEARS A UNIFORM by Shunsee Wilson
MY DADDY IS A MARINE by Alia Reese
UNCLE SAM KIDS: MOVING AGAIN MOM by Angela Sportelli-Rehak
OH THE PLACES YOU WILL GO by Dr. Seuss
OUR DADDY IS INVINCIBLE! by Shannon Maxwell and Liza Biggers
THE KISSING HAND by Audrey Penn


          

Bryan Driver

Headquarters Marine Corps

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