Lonely Girls with Burning Eyes

By Marian Faye Novak

The extraordinary story of the Vietnam veteran to whom little attention has been paid--the soldier's wife. Novak recalls her silence and denial, as well as the emotional and mental devastation of being a military wife during an unpopular war. A tale of loyalty, faithfulness, courage and solidarity.--New York Times Book Review.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0449220974
• ISBN13: 9780449220979
• Release Date: June 1992
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

my consolation

I bought this book from a thrift store. Every time my husband goes to Iraq I read it. He's been over there four times. Every time I read it as this war goes on it becomes more relevant as the level of discontent towards this war increases. It's the things you think and feel when your not sure your husband is coming home, but can't ever say to anybody. It's a wonderful book and I am so glad I have it. I wish it were required reading in college classrooms. Whatever your position on any war, I think people need a bit more compassion when dealing with people who are facing the possibility of death every day, It's an invisible hand that presses down on you. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a better understanding of the toll war takes on both the servicemembers and their families.

A must read for anyone, especialy a military spouse

I read this book shortly after separating from the military. I had recently married and hope the day doesn't come that my wife will have to endure the trials and tribulations that Marian Novak had to go through. This story was uplifting and from the day I opened the front cover I didn't want to stop until I finished. Marian Novak is a fantastic storyteller and I recommend this book for anyone. You don't have to be a military wife to enjoy this book.

Absolutely Wonderful

Marian Novak's story of a wartime bride needed to be told and she is the perfect writer to tell it. Anyone would benefit to hear her story--if you have lived it or not. Those who have been married to a soldier--or had any loved one at war--will feel a bond and comradeship. Anyone who has not had this experience should read this--there is so much we do not know. I am in awe at her ability to share it.

Military loved ones everywhere must read this book

I will be a USMC wife on July 4th, 1999 and so much of what Mrs. Novak writes about is so similar to my own encounters with the USMC. Anyone who has a loved one in the military should read this book. It's time our story was told.

A very informative, interesting, sad and yet inspiring book

This is a book I have read many times and each time I am touched and reminded of all the men and families who went through so much for the war. I am glad that Mrs. Novak wrote a story from the perspective of someone who suffered at home. I could relate to her and her experiences.