Wounded Warrior, Wounded Wife

“Through the stories she shares in this book, Barbara McNally helps us understand a topic that nobody wants to talk about. Nobody, that is, except for the millions of women who haven’t had a voice.” - Laura Bauer, Rosalynn Carter Foundation

“It’s critical that caregivers have the opportunity to share their stories and Wounded Warrior Wounded Wife covers everything from personal stories to practical and useful advice. There is often no acknowledgment for caregivers. Barbara gives a voice to many who have never been heard.” - Sara Boz, PhD, operationhomefront.net, www.heartsofvalor.org

“Barbara brings to light in her work the fact that where there’s a wounded warrior, there’s a wounded lover. Her research interviewing hundreds of warriors’ wives addresses the unasked question, what happens to the warrior’s spouse after the battles are over? A must read for military family readiness groups and concerned citizens.” - Command Sergeant Major Dennis J. Woods author of Black Flag Journals, www.threattec.com/

“Wounded Warrior, Wounded Wife is a must read for every woman struggling to rescue her husband from throes of his demons, including PTSD, sexual dysfunction, anger issues, depression, and others, each with the specter of suicide lurking in the shadows of his mind. McNally possesses a hard-earned encyclopedic knowledge of her subject, and compassion and understanding drip from her every word. Had I the power to award it, she would receive a silver star, at the very least!” - Larry Rogers, MD, author of Sword and Scalpel: A Doctor Looks Back at Vietnam and M. Gazi Yasargil: Father of Modern Neurosurgery

“Wounded Warrior, Wounded Wife is powerful and engaging, a much needed acknowledgement that family members are serving, too. Barbara McNally profoundly shares through their stories the extraordinary challenges they face. I will be recommending this book as a must-read for all who work with military members!” - Lynn Thomas, LCSW, Founder & CEO, EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association), eagala.org

“Wounded Warrior, Wounded Wife will open your heart and inspire you to be a part of veterans and their spouses' lives.” - Elise Anne Marie, author of Toy Soldiers

“Very inspiring and encouraging – a must-read for those who are caregivers for our wounded warriors. Especially loved the story of Mai and Lanh!” - Penny Lambright, Founder, Patriots & Paws www.eagala.org

“Barbara McNally’s Wounded Warrior, Wounded Wife grips your heart and won’t let go. Through a series of factual sketches, McNally paints a much larger portrait, one of courage, commitment, and love in the face of tragedy. The result is a master class on Post Traumatic Growth, the positive change experienced by people who face a major crisis in their life. Kudos to McNally for the support she provides the wives though her SPA (Support, Purpose and Appreciation) days and for sharing their stories with us.” - Ron McManus, Author of The Drone Enigma, ron-mcmanus.com

“Wounded Warrior Wounded Wife provides the reader with a stark view of the trials our soldiers face when they return from war. Barbara McNally exposes the sometimes un-pleasantries of trying to return to normalcy when life has been changed by TBI, PTSD, or amputation. The stories she tells are woven from interviews with caregivers, spouses, and veterans just trying to cope with a life changed forever by war. The book is a poignant look at survival of family and love. A must-read for all Americans that support our freedom. Exceptionally written!” - J.R. Sharp, CDR, USN (ret), author of Feeding the Enemy, www.jrsharpauthor.com

“A captivating ride through tragedy, trauma, resiliency, and strength of our amazing military caregivers. Our stories are our heartbeat, the threads that bind us together now and through the generations. Barbara has allowed these amazing women an opportunity to not only share their stories, but also a chance to evaluate and rewrite when necessary. Stories of weakness have become stories of strength. Stories of hopelessness have shifted into stories of survival. A must read." - Dr. Jude Black LPC, NCC, CEO | Founder E-Therapy Café™ www.e-therapycafe.com

· The author’s Barbara McNally Foundation is co-sponsoring SPA day in 2016 in conjunction with the Rosalynn Carter Foundation. This provides the opportunity to counsel the wives of wounded warriors but also expands the market for the book.

· Author will leverage her platform, network, foundation, and public appearances to promote

· and market the book.

· Author has a well-ranked website: BarbaraMcNally.com, also accessible via WoundedWarriorWoundedWife.com.

· Author has broad presence in social media, including a website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, and a blog.

· Author has promoted with TV, radio, print, and online media exposure. She also has been active in speaking to women’s organizations and conferences on behalf of her previous book.

· The author is an active blog contributor for the Huffiington Post. and in 2017 will do a TED Talk in CA.

· Author is involved with all of the community resources that support wounded warriors, and these groups are all willing to promote this book.

· The author has a full-time social media person as well as a full-time publicist helping promote the book via print, radio, V, online media, as well as speaking engagements and book-signing events.