The Immortals, by Tori Eversmann
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Say the words Army wife, and what often comes to mind is the image of a teary-eyed woman running to hug her returning combat soldier-husband or a caricature based on a slickly produced reality TV show. The Immortals is different. This stunning first novel full of emotion addresses the truth of the female predicament the unsung heroes who are left behind on the home front of war. We experience the love and challenges between husband and wife, we feel the closeness of mother and daughter, and we bond with the most unlikely of women.When we first meet Calli Coleman, a classically trained musician from a well-connected Baltimore family, it is the summer of 2005 and the United States has been at war in Iraq for two years. She has been uprooted from the hometown she adores and abruptly lands in the role of Army wife in provincial Sackets Harbor, New York outside of Fort Drum. Naïve to all things military, Calli has no idea what s in store for her when Luke s infantry unit deploys to the Iraq War to an area CNN dubs The Triangle of Death . Left back in New York with their three-year-old daughter Audrey, black Labrador Satchmo, and a fat cat named Charlemagne, Calli has a steep learning curve as she tumbles into a complicated social hierarchy where she finds her well-heeled childhood does her more harm than good.Desperately missing her friends and family and amid the impertinent Army wives, unlikely friendships evolve with Josie, Rachel, and Daphne. Seemingly as different from one another as can be, and certainly unlike her dynamic, jet-setting best friend Eula, these women will nonetheless come together for courage, support, and to embark upon the deeply emotional roller coaster ride of being an Army wife. With only letters and email as their communication, Calli knows very little about Luke s mission in Iraq. Through their letters we get a beautiful picture of their love for each other and what it means to serve our Nation but Luke cannot share much about the confidential assignment. The news on the radio and television is never good. Calli dreads the phone ringing to tell her of more soldiers being blown up by IEDs or killed by gunfire and she fears The Trifecta - the casualty assistance officer, rear-detachment office, and chaplain will be sitting in her driveway waiting to tell her the worst news she can imagine. In Luke s absence, Calli, alone with her daughter, learns that if anything is worth fighting for, it s the unpredictable new friendships that will sustain her through loneliness and the ever-present specter of widowhood. At the end Calli will find herself on an unexpected course full of epiphanies about herself and her marriage. The Immortals is an emotional examination of marriage, friendship, war, and death. Tori Eversmann, through her distinctive voice that comes from her own time as an Army wife, has given us an unforgettable story.
The Immortals, by Tori Eversmann- Amazon Sales Rank: #903265 in Books
- Published on: 2015-11-11
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.90" h x .80" w x 6.10" l, 1.00 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 300 pages
Review THE IMMORTALS gives an intimate, honest, unflinching look into the lives of military families during times of war. Our hero, Callie Coleman, is courageous, plucky, and resilient. Your heart will beat along with hers on every page of this tender yet harrowing story. --Jessica Anya Blau, Author of The Wonderbread Summer
About the Author Tori Eversmann, wife of retired First Sergeant Matt Eversmann, the soldier who inspired the lead character in the book and movie Black Hawk Down, lives in West Palm Beach with their daughter, two black Labradors Maybellene and Pamuk, and two cats Genghis and Gatto.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A MUST READ ! By Holly Golightly As an Army wife, I've been waiting for a powerful novel that embraces all the nuances of military life during a modern day deployment. Finally, we have a literary piece that opens up the kimono without bogging us down with mil-speak or self aggrandizing mean-girl one-upsmandship. Ms. Eversmann's dazzling debut novel handles the subject with deft language, strong plot, and colorful characters. Her protagonist, Calli, is a reluctant Army wife thrown into a den of uncertainty when her husband Luke is deployed to Iraq. Both military and civilian readers will be instantly engaged with the story which opens up in 2005 at the beginning stages of the Iraq war. She finds herself raising her daughter alone, forging unlikely friendships, and through her self-discovery, begins to let go of her preconceived notions about the Army. Even though the war is a central theme in the novel, anyone will identify with the characters - as they watch from the sidelines when men start to be injured or worse. Because Ms. Eversmann was an Army wife herself, its her insight into the lives of Army wives that gives the book its nuances. She has truly captured a snapshot of American history with her prose. I predict this book will be an enormous success and I look forward to reading more by this talented new player on the women's literature field.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Amazing book and I loved it and could relate to ... By Amazon Customer Amazing book and I loved it and could relate to it even though I'm not even married. Definitely a fast read as well. Definitely add this book to your list even move it to the top of your list!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I loved this book By Shannon Cheston I loved this book! When the book ended, I found myself wanting to know more about the characters - what happens to them, how do they adapt and change further. I was so invested in them and that is when I know the characters of a book are well drawn. The sacrifice of army spouses is enormous and I can't thank enough our men and women who support their sons, daughters, husbands, and wives as they go off to protect our country and freedom. The Immortals gives us insight into what it is like to have a loved one off at war - the constant worry, the concern, missing them, and having to carry on. I looked at this book from multiple angles. We all have to look inward when our world is rocked. For the main character, it is her husband going off to a war zone. However, for countless women, it could be the loss of a child, spouse, or parent, or a gut-wrenching divorce....whatever it is that rocks you to your core, that makes you wonder who you are and where life is going, who are left behind to raise their children on their own, whose world isn't what they expected it to be.....they look for other people (often women) who have experienced the same thing. It is our sisterhood - our bond that helps us get through these dark times. I believe so wholeheartedly in women supporting (not tearing down) other women. Mrs. Eversmann writes so eloquently about how her main character is supported by some surprisingly amazing women - women that would not normally have been friends -but through their experiences, they are each other's lifeline. On another note - I think it is so important for our generation to write down the history as it happens, since electronic communication may make it challenging for later generations to learn about what happened today. Mrs. Eversmann shows how important this written communication is for our future generations. Great book - a fast read - I couldn't put it down. If you are a military spouse- I think you would find the book uplifting and possibly even a 'how-to' find support during a challenging time. And if you are a family member that is desperately trying to support a military spouse in your family - this book would be invaluable to read so that you can empathize a better deeper on what he/she is going through. And for those who just enjoy a good story - I'd highly recommend this book!
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