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Kayla Williams

    Drawing from her experience as an Arabic linguist in the U.S. Army, Kayla Williams crafts narratives that delve into the complexities of military life and its profound impact on the individual. Her work is characterized by a raw honesty and a deep exploration of the soldier's psyche, often examining themes of identity, loss, and the search for meaning amidst challenging circumstances. Through her distinctive voice, Williams illuminates the intricate realities of military service and its enduring influence on human connection and perception.

    Love My Rifle More Than You
    Plenty of Time When We Get Home
    Plenty of Time When We Get Home
    • 2024

      Plenty of Time When We Get Home

      Love and Recovery in the Aftermath of War

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.1(70)Add rating

      The story explores the impact of war on personal relationships, focusing on Brian, a veteran wounded by a roadside bomb, and Kayla, who becomes his partner amid the challenges of his recovery. Their tentative romance evolves into marriage, but they face overwhelming obstacles, including Brian's PTSD and violent mood swings, alongside Kayla's struggles as a woman veteran in a society that largely overlooks their sacrifices. The narrative highlights the lack of support for returning soldiers and the emotional toll of reintegration into civilian life.

      Plenty of Time When We Get Home
    • 2014

      When SPC Kayla Williams and SGT Brian McGough met at a mountain outpost in Iraq in 2003, only their verbal sparring could have betrayed a hint of attraction. Neither could have predicted the sequence of events that would shape their lives.

      Plenty of Time When We Get Home
    • 2005

      Love My Rifle More Than You

      Young and Female in the U.S. Army

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.7(70)Add rating

      Frank, brutally honest, and utterly compelling: a female 'Jarhead' for the new century.

      Love My Rifle More Than You