Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Seattle Post-Intelligencer chose Band of Sisters as one of its books for its summer reading list. This is what they wrote--

"Band of Sisters" by Kirsten Holmstedt (Stackpole Books, 320 pages, $27.95). July release.

There may still be much to debate about the ill-fated war in Iraq but there is no question that American women in uniform have played a far greater role in this conflict than any in the past, including more than 70 who have been killed and more than 430 who have been wounded. A North Carolina writer proves herself a dogged researcher as she collects the fascinating personal stories from women who have served in Iraq, from various branches, ranks and jobs. Holmstedt's comprehensive look at their courageous and gritty service experiences deserves wide readership because of the way that it captures what has only been episodic in most news coverage of this tragic blunder.