This book was a wake up call for me. Most of us have little or no concept what our country's warriors have to face. With our country in a continual war against terrorism we civilians have little appreciation for the sacrifices our soldiers must make. But little did I realize were the hidden heroes our soldiers must leave behind...their families.The recent Mel Gibson movie "We Were Once Soldiers" gave a vivid visual representation of the military family. But Ellie Kay's book gives us an even fuller picture of the day to day routine they must face.Chock full of helpful advice for the military family, it also provides the information I needed to help my friends who are currently serving.An additional benefit is the information I can use with my own family when I travel for business. Simple and yet profound ideas we will implement on my next trip.Thank you Ellie Kay for writing a great book!