Product Description
A book that will move hearts and open minds, Jeffrey McGowan’s memoir is the first personal account of a gay man’s silent struggle in the don’t-ask-don’t-tell military, from a cadet who rose to the rank of major, left as a decorated Persian Gulf hero, and whose same-sex marriage was the first on the East Coast.
Love of country and personal love combine in this groundbreaking memoir of one gay man’s life in the military—and beyond. In Major Conflic… More >>
Major Conflict: One Gay Man’s Life in the Don’t-Ask-Don’t-Tell Military
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#1 by Richard M. Boyle on April 16, 2010 - 8:10 pm
I have read several books/articles on the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy, and I believe this is the best. It is the strongest arguement yet for repealing a policy which asks our militay to have integrity but to lie if they happen to be gay at the same time. You can’t have both!
This policy is more detrimental to the readiness of our military in many ways, than simply allowing all people to serve without discrimination.
Almost all Industrialized nations of the world allow gays to serve in the military without a problem, when are we as Americans, put our laws where our mouth is. If we are to be a beacon of democracy, then it MUST be for ALL!
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Seth J. Frantzman on April 16, 2010 - 9:33 pm
This is an important work, a good look inside the dont ask-dont tell military and what it means for all the Gays that are living under this policy. Unfortuantly the account is not very convincing, not to a strait person like me. If Strait people can find exceptable partners outside the military then it reasons that so can homosexuals. THe real solution to the Gay issue of the military should be the formation of Gay regiments within the american army, where the policy doesnt apply.
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by Ian D. MacKintosh on April 16, 2010 - 10:24 pm
MAJOR CONFLICT BY MAJOR JEFFREY MCGOWAN is a very well written journey through our armed forces with a point of view that is refreshingly positive rather than the negative views we are most used to reading which makes this book a must read as our country’s policies and mind frame are changing for the better. I highly recommend purchasing this book.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Ceol Mor on April 16, 2010 - 11:29 pm
I really enjoyed reading this book and admire the author’s courage and tenacity. Definitely highly recommend this book.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Jot and Tittle on April 17, 2010 - 12:14 am
Jeffrey McGowan’s work is a well-written account of a gay soldier’s precarious position in the US military. McGowan is a true officer and gentleman. This is no “kiss and tell” memoir filled with scenes of rampant sexual escapades; instead, it is a thoughtful description of one gay man’s attempt to survive in an institution that routinely purges gay persons. His story should strike a chord with other persons who, for one reason or another, find themselves struggling with a similar double-life reality.
Rating: 5 / 5