Out Standing in the Field: A Memoir by Canada's First Female Infantry Officer (Memoir by Canada's First Infantry Officer)
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Book Synopsis: Some books are catalysts. Shake Hands with the Devil was one. For 2017, that book is Out Standing in the Field. In her memoir, Sandra Perron describes her experience of the Canadian Military - one of the most important institutions of our nation. What she has to say is exactly what the top brass has been paying lip-service to for years, and doing nothing to improve. In 2016, the Auditor General's Report noted that the military had no strategy to recruit women, even though they are required to meet a target that 25% of the uniformed personnel be women. According to Statistics Canada, 1,000 members of our military say they have been sexually assaulted in the past year. In her revealing and moving memoir, Sandra Perron, Canada's first female infantry officer and a member of the Royal 22e Régiment - the legendary "Van Doos" - describes her fight against a system of institutional sexism. Though repeatedly identified as top of her class throughout her training, she was subject to harassment by her male colleagues. Her military experience, however, wasn't all negative. Through two deployments to Bosnia and Croatia, Perron forged lasting friendships with men and women, serving her country with courage and compassion, and her determination helped pave the way for women's inclusion in the Armed Forces. Out Standing in the Field is the story of a soldier who refused to let her comrades or her country down, even while serving a military institution that failed her repeatedly. Beautifully written, Perron's memoir is a testament to her fortitude and patriotism, and serves as proof that the spirit of a true hero cannot be bent or broken.
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Are you ready for a memoir that will leave you inspired and empowered? Look no further than Out Standing in the Field: A Memoir by Canada's First Female Infantry Officer. This remarkable book chronicles Sandra Perron's experience in the Canadian Military, shedding light on the institutional sexism that still exists within this renowned institution. Perron's courageous fight against gender discrimination will captivate your heart and encourage positive change.
It's time to address the harsh realities facing our military. Out Standing in the Field serves as a wake-up call to the top brass who have long neglected the need for a strategy to recruit more women. Let Sandra Perron's words penetrate your soul and challenge the status quo. The Auditor General's Report of 2016 revealed the shocking truth - 1,000 members of our military reported incidents of sexual assault in just one year. This memoir is a powerful tool to push for change and expose the injustices experienced by women in the armed forces.
Embrace the journey of a true hero as you delve into Sandra Perron's revealing and moving memoir. Discover her unwavering determination to serve her country, manifested through her unparalleled courage on two deployments to Bosnia and Croatia. Despite facing harassment from her male colleagues, Perron's perseverance and ability to forge meaningful friendships demonstrate the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Prepare to be moved by the resilience and patriotism found within the pages of Out Standing in the Field. This beautifully written memoir is a tribute to the fortitude of Canada's first female infantry officer. It is a reminder that heroes cannot be silenced, their spirits unbreakable. Experience the captivating narrative and join us in celebrating the achievements of a soldier who refused to let her comrades or her country down.
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