Fields of Fire
Fields of Fire by Carol Ogg, published by Xlibris Corporation LLC in June 2007, is a work of fiction that explores the complexities of a woman’s experience in the military. Spanning 168 pages, this narrative presents a series of vivid scenes that capture both the comic and tragic aspects of life as a soldier. The story follows the narrator from the hills of Wyoming to the streets of Saigon, where she faces the challenges of warfare while navigating her feelings for another woman soldier.
Readers will find a portrayal of loyalty, secrecy, and courage as the narrator enlists in the Army and confronts the realities of combat in Vietnam. The book delves into themes related to LGBTQ+ identities and women’s roles in war, offering insights into the emotional landscape of those who serve. Through a blend of humor and grace, Ogg provides a unique perspective on the bonds formed in the military and the personal struggles faced by women in such environments.
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To read this book is to flip through scenes that rivet us with the intimate intensity of snapshots, both comic and tragic. From the hills of Wyoming to the back streets of Saigon, we see the narrator encounter experiences that test her mettle. Enlisting in the Army early, she learns codes of loyalty, secrecy, and courage. We see her confront suffering and warfare in Vietnam, even as she discovers her feelings for another woman soldier. Carol Ogg has written a story too seldom known: what it is to be a woman in war, a fellow soldier, tough, tender, and loving. She tells this story with the grace and humor of a western girl, who gives no quarter in the service of her country.
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