A Woman in Defence: A Soldier's Story of the Enemy Within the Irish Army

di Karina Molloy (Autore)

Hachette Books Ireland, 2023

'A searing, honest and courageous account of professional soldiering in a toxic military culture' Senator Tom Clonan, retired army captain During her 31-year career as a soldier in the Irish Defence Forces, Karina Molloy achieved many firsts. First female to get promoted to Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) rank. First to attempt the Army Ranger Wing selection course - Ireland's SAS equivalent - when it was considered impossible for women. And, to date, Karina has the most overseas service as a female senior NCO. But despite a pioneering career, she faced many setbacks in an institution rife with misogyny - from sexual assault to routine bullying to promotional glass ceilings. And yet she persevered. From Lebanon to Eritrea to Bosnia, A Woman in Defence is the often shocking story of a determined soldier who forged her way in a man's world, and who continues to fight to make the army a safer and more equitable place for women. What emerges is a damning expose of a venerable Irish institution which has failed to defend and protect its own.

• Autore: Karina Molloy
• Editore: Hachette Books Ireland
• Anno: 2023
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 352 p.
• Dimensioni: 232 x 152 mm
• Peso: 460 gr.
• EAN: 9781399712309

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