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Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure No Man is Left Behind
The true story of the women who waged an epic home front battle to ensure our nation leaves no man behind.
When some of America’s military men are captured or go missing during the Vietnam War, a small group of military wives become their champions. Never had families taken on diplomatic roles during wartime, nor had the fate of our POWs and missing men been a nationwide concern. In cinematic detail, authors Taylor Baldwin Kiland and Judy Silverstein Gray plunge you directly into the political maneuvering the women navigated, onto the international stage they shared with world leaders, and through the landmark legacy they created.
When some of America’s military men are captured or go missing during the Vietnam War, a small group of military wives become their champions. Never had families taken on diplomatic roles during wartime, nor had the fate of our POWs and missing men been a nationwide concern. In cinematic detail, authors Taylor Baldwin Kiland and Judy Silverstein Gray plunge you directly into the political maneuvering the women navigated, onto the international stage they shared with world leaders, and through the landmark legacy they created.
448 pages, Hardcover
Published May 2, 2023
About the author
Taylor Baldwin Kiland
36 books2 followersTaylor Baldwin Kiland holds a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern California. A former naval officer – the third generation in her family to serve - she has also worked as an account director for the global communications firm Burson-Marsteller, volunteered for numerous national political campaigns – including that of Senator John McCain’s in 2000 - and she continues to serve on several charitable boards of directors. She lives in Arlington, Virginia.
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September 16, 2023
Sometimes you need a book to highlight something so obvious that you previously missed. Nowadays, the POW/MIA flag is ubiquitous. Even as a former Army officer, I revered the flag and found it to be a comfort in rough times knowing the sentiment behind it. However, I never really knew the actual history behind the flag. As the son of a Vietnam vet, I am doubly at fault for this oversight. Luckily, Taylor Baldwin Kiland and Judy Silverstein Gray have written Unwavering to fix my ignorance.
Unwavering follows the beginning of the POW/MIA movement during the Vietnam war. The book covers an amazing amount of ground and follows dozens of people over decades. The authors write it almost like a novel and it makes the story much easier to follow without having to dive too deeply into every nook and cranny. There is a lot of information in here that you may not have known (just like I didn't) and it's written with clarity and care for the people covered within the pages. I highly recommend it.
(This book was provided as an advance copy by the publisher.)
Unwavering follows the beginning of the POW/MIA movement during the Vietnam war. The book covers an amazing amount of ground and follows dozens of people over decades. The authors write it almost like a novel and it makes the story much easier to follow without having to dive too deeply into every nook and cranny. There is a lot of information in here that you may not have known (just like I didn't) and it's written with clarity and care for the people covered within the pages. I highly recommend it.
(This book was provided as an advance copy by the publisher.)
January 14, 2024
UNWAVERING is a well written chronicling of a group of steadfast and determined women who would not let a Nation forget those who answered the call to serve, specifically those missing in action -- MIA.
For me the Vietnam War years was ever present during high school, at College and then as a National Guardsmen. The names and events documented in UNWAVERING transported me back to that tulmultuous time. Gulf of Tonkin.Tet. Kent State. Watergate. Kissinger.
Authors Taylor Baldwin Kirkland and Judy Silverstein Gray are to be commended for bring the story of these indomitable women to life. The women of UNWAVERING are true American heroes.
For me the Vietnam War years was ever present during high school, at College and then as a National Guardsmen. The names and events documented in UNWAVERING transported me back to that tulmultuous time. Gulf of Tonkin.Tet. Kent State. Watergate. Kissinger.
Authors Taylor Baldwin Kirkland and Judy Silverstein Gray are to be commended for bring the story of these indomitable women to life. The women of UNWAVERING are true American heroes.
March 6, 2024
This is topic that I admittedly only knew a little but about and so I’m thankful for the hard work of the authors of putting this together. Reading it as an active duty Navy wife, it really packed an extra punch.
I took one star away because I think the book could have used another edit. There were small typos and it felt a little disjointed. That said, I would still recommend it, especially to a fellow military spouse. What a reminder to be grateful now for the concept of “no man left behind” and that times have changed enough that we certainly have a voice that we can use [reasonably] without [too much] concern.
I took one star away because I think the book could have used another edit. There were small typos and it felt a little disjointed. That said, I would still recommend it, especially to a fellow military spouse. What a reminder to be grateful now for the concept of “no man left behind” and that times have changed enough that we certainly have a voice that we can use [reasonably] without [too much] concern.
December 24, 2023
Great book about the women who championed missing soldiers from Vietnam times and since. They truly changed the world. Lots of details which I sometimes had trouble following. I read it on a Ki file and wish I had known about all the notes and key to all the people.
June 13, 2024
Great detailed documentary of wives unwavering support and push to our country to first acknowledge then work to bring ALL our servicemen home (2500) POW’s, MIA’s from Vietnam. You feel as though you are right there working with them.
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