Lesbians in the Military Speak Out by Winni S. Webber

Moving, fascinating personal narratives by women who have served
their country while hiding their sexual orientation from hostile
authorities.

If this were a movie, it would be acclaimed as poignantly
powerful cinema verit . As the Minerva Quarterly Report wrote:
'One cannot read this book without being struck by the courage of
the women speaking out here. It is thus a healing book in two
very important ways: first, in the sense that it documents voices
previously silenced by legal and social censure, and second, in
the sense that its purpose is to help build bridges, not
barriers, to understanding. As the U.S. armed forces and other
American social institutions continue to struggle with this
difficult and volatile issue, Webber's book...stands as highly
recommended reading amidst the confusing and often painful
dialogue that accompanies questions concerning the role of gay
and lesbian people in a democratic society.'