Condition as new isbn 10 0060284110 isbn 9780060284114 seller. As a newly arrived freshman at west point, seventeenyearold andi finds herself gaining both confidence and selfesteem as she struggles to get through the grueling six weeks of training for new cadets known as the beast. Andi davis is looking for an escape from her disorganized, dysfunctio. She grew up in chicago and attended the united states military academy at west point. Battle dress 2000 read online free book by amy efaw in. The top state of residence is georgia, followed by virginia. The book battle dress by amy efaw is not only a truly inspiring story, but it is also true. It is a novel that will not only inspire you, but will also challenge you to ask questions about your own character. The main character andrea andi davis is a tough, wellbuilt character throughout the novel. If you had ever dreamt of attending the united states military academy at west point, you ought to read amy efaws novel battle dress. The average amy battle is around 48 years of age with around 88% falling in to the age group of 4160.
As a newly arrived freshman at west point, seventeen. Honestly, it was one of the best books that i have ever read. Curriculum ties this book could be used as an outside reading book for an english class. Overall, however, battle dress will make a great read for anyone interested in west point or the military training culture. Battle dress by amy efaw 2000 from thriftbooks sku. Battle dress 2000 and other, read online free in epub,txt at. We found 22 records in 14 states for amy battle in the us. Before even glancing at chapter one of battle dress, amy efaws sharply observed novel about the six weeks of new cadet basic training at west point a ritual. Read battle dress by amy efaw available from rakuten kobo. Battle dress is the brutally honest tale of seventeenyearold andi davis, who views her acceptance at west point as a chance to escape her dysfunctional family and.
Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for. It is more than just a great novel that will pass the time. I found battle dress to be both motivating and good recreational reading, although i had to put the book down after the first two chapters because i was exhausted. Efaw is a quality story teller with the ability to place the reader in the scene. Battle dress by amy efaw battle dress takes readers to west point with new cadet andi davis. Download and read online for free battle dress by amy efaw. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Battle dress is the brutally honest tale of seventeenyearold andi davis, who views her acceptance at west point as a chance. I read amy efaws novel, after, a few weeks ago and was curious about her earlier books. Amy efaw as a newly arrived freshman at west point, seventeenyearold andi finds herself gaining both confidence and self esteem as she struggles to get through the grueling six weeks of new cadet training. Battle dress by amy efaw at the best online ebook storage.
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So far, she has written two novels for young adults, battle dress and after, which, between the two of. Firstnovelist efaw, a graduate of west point, does not question the grueling. Andi is sure this is the place for her, but surviving new cadet basic training will be a true test of her both physically and mentally. Amy efaws personal experience translates well onto the page, and the book does not disappoint in that aspect. Military academy at west point, new york, many ameri.
Battle dress was also written in the point of view and voice of a teenage girl. Based on the authoros own experiences as a cadet at the exclusive united states military academy at west point, battle dress is the brutally honest. Amy efaw board member west point society of denver. Amy efaw amy efaw amy efaw the author of battle dress, wrote her book based on prior experiences from her days at west point. She is a very accomplished woman who has put a lot into her work as a author. Everyone else should read it because its a great story. Battle dress by amy efaw overdrive rakuten overdrive. There youll find a glossary of military terms and cadet slang that will be your life raft once the story gets under way. Battle dress follows a young girl named andrea andi davis through her emotions and baggage as she enters the beginning of basic cadet training at west. Before even glancing at chapter one of battle dress, amy efaws sharply observed novel about the six weeks of new cadet basic training at west point a ritual also known as the beast, turn directly to the back of the book. Battle dress, by amy efaw, is a wonderfully written piece of literature. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or.
Publication date 2010 topics united states military academy, women military cadets, military education, military cadets, selfconfidence, interpersonal relations, seventeenyearold girls publisher new york. Battle dress ebook by amy efaw 9781101478004 rakuten kobo. Personal website for amy efaw view the website share. Amy efaw amy efaw is a graduate of the united states military academy at west point, the mother of five children, a former army officer, and freelance journalist. Citation formats are based on standards as of july 2010. Battle dress by amy efaw and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. It really does a good job at depicting the hardships and troubles of being a new cadet at west point, especially for girl. Efaws careful storytelling sucks you into an engrossing adventure full of military terms.
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