1990 Books

The authors of this book state they hope to "open up the conversation about women and guns in America." From my perspective as a female gun owner and avid participant in the shooting sports, such conversation is desperately needed. I found this book a valuable source of information and support on several fronts. First, it provided insight to the thoughts and beliefs of those people who react with shock and dismay to the discovery that I actually own a gun. Second, it provided some hard facts with which intelligent responses can be made to the disparaging comments of those same people. Third, and perhaps most importantly, I discovered that many more women than I expected share my love for the shooting sports.

I highly recommend this book to any woman who owns a gun and participates in any of the shooting sports. It is also an excellent source of information for anyone who is interested in learning about what motivates females to become "Gun Women."

This book is an honest review of a controversial Iran-Contra figure destined to stir controversy in the psyche of the American public. The development of North's character, from his midshipman years at the Naval Academy, his years as a Marine platoon leader in Vietnam, to the events leading up to his ascendancy into the public arena are well-explored. Helps in shedding some insights into the white lies, and self-justification of a man who seeks to cover up his past shortcomings to this day. I am under no illusions that LTC North was a competent, and dedicated Marine, but his dishonesty troubles me deeply. Let's hope that the Colonel maintain what little integrity and honesty he has, after what is said about him by others.