Ask, Tell

Where can you turn when you re caught in a crossfire of war and passion Captain Sabine Fleischer is a skilled and dedicated U.S Army surgeon deployed to a combat hospital in Afghanistan She is also one of the thousands of troops who are forced to serve in silence because of the military s anti gay policy of Don t Ask, Don t Tell DADT Usually driven and focused, Sabine finds that battles raging both inside and outside the perimeter walls are making it and difficult for her to deal with her emotions Dealing with loss and mortality, lack of privacy, sleep deprivation, loneliness and the isolation forced on her by Don t Ask, Don t Tell are all taking their toll Plus, her long term relationship with a civilian back home is quickly becoming another casualty of war.Colonel Rebecca Keane is an enigmatic career officer who runs the surgical unit like clockwork Well liked and respected by those who work with and under her, she walks a fine line to preserve the military s chain of command while connecting with those under her care and supervision Sabine knows the Colonel is way off limits, but can t help fantasizing about her Especially when she starts picking up unspoken cues a stolen glance, a secret smile, an accidental brush of hands Or is it just wishful thinking After all, Rebecca s wedding ring shines almost as brightly as her deep blue eyes Free Download [ Ask, Tell ] By [ E.J. Noyes ] For Kindle ePUB or eBook – kino-fada.fr Edit 3 26 17 I have changed this rating from 4 1 2 Stars to a full 5 Stars This is still one of the better books I have read all year, and afterconsideration, it deserves the full 5 Stars I am a sucker for military and cops docs type books So to have a book that covers two of those, surgeons in the army, yes please This book absolutely lived up to my expectations I really enjoyed it In fact, I think it is one of the better medical military books I have read.This book takes plac Edit 3 26 17 I have changed this rating from 4 1 2 Stars to a full 5 Stars This is still one of the better books I have read all year, and afterconsideration, it deserves the full 5 Stars I am a sucker for military and cops docs type books So to have a book that covers two of those, surgeons in the army, yes please This book absolutely lived up to my expectations I really enjoyed it In fact, I think it is one of the better medical military books I have read.This book takes place a few years before Don t Ask, Don t Tell, was repealed DADT, was put in place to make things less discriminatory for gays and lesbians, but it was like putting a band aid over a bullet wound It still kept people in fear of being found out and being discharged, especially if they were caught in the act This is a first person story told through the eyes of Sabine, a surgeon who is a Captain in the Army Sabine, has had a crush on her boss, Colonel R...Ask, Tell is about a lesbian surgeon s experience in Afghanistan in a combat hospital, in the dark days of don t ask, don t tell , as she balances duty, friendships and forbidden love in a stifling and hostile environment It s a very authentic portrayal that s rich in details, raw emotions and the visceral horrors of war.Evenpowerful is the protagonists forbidden love story, which, while incredibly sexy, doesn t get as much attention as I was expecting I don t mean the sex, because th Ask, Tell is about a lesbian surgeon s experience in Afghanistan in a combat hospital, in the dark days of don t ask, don t tell , as she balances duty, friendships and forbidden love in a stifling and hostile environment It s a very authentic portrayal that s rich in details, raw emotions and the visceral horrors of war.Evenpowerf...When you see a book get rave reviews, over an over again, you rush to read it right Shoulda, coulda, woulda I have had this book on my list of to reads for months now, why the delay, I am not sure, but I am so glad I finally read this one It was an amazing way to get 2018 started Captain Sabine Fleischer is an Army surgeon currently deployed in Afghanistan Her days are filled desperately trying to save the wounded men and women that are serving in the war When we meet Sabine she is struggl When you see a book get rave reviews, over an over again...4.75 stars rounded up to 5 starsExcellent book And a first time author at that.Sabine is an army Captain and a surgeon, stationed in Afghanistan near the end of the Don t Ask, Don t Tell DADT This story is written in the first person in Sabine s headspace I haven t read many first person books I m not sure if it s because it s hard to do well or if it s just plain hard to do Nevertheless, Noyes does it well and overall I liked it Noyes really captures how I imagine it would be at a mo 4.75 stars rounded up to 5 starsExcellent book And a first time author at that.Sabine is an army Captain and a surgeon, stationed in Afghanistan near the end of the Don t Ask, Don t Tell DADT This story is written in the first person in Sabine s headspace I haven t read many first person books I m not sure if it s because it s hard to do well or ...4.5 starsCaptain Sabine Fleischer is a general surgeon in the US Army working in a combat zone in Afghanistan Dealing with the daily trauma that comes through her operating theatre, Sabine is clever, quick and funny On her second rotation, she s an old hand, knows the game and plays it well Her best friend Mitch is also a surgeon in the same unit Everyone suspects they re a pair, not knowing that it s safer for them to see that, as both Mitch and Sabine are homosexual Set during the time of 4.5 starsCaptain Sabine Fleischer is a general surgeon in the US Army working in a combat zone in Afghanistan Dealing with the daily trauma that comes through her operating theatre, Sabine is clever, quick and funny On her second rotation, she s an old hand, knows the game and plays it well Her best friend Mitch is also a surgeon in the same unit Everyone suspects they re a pair, not knowing that it s safer for them to s...Everything about this book is superbly well done.All of the characters are great, the military life is accurate, the chemistry between Sabine and Rebecca is excellent, dialogue is perfect, pacing is just rightand, in a super rare instance in lesfic, there is a good amount of drama that is actually realistic without becoming melodramatic Despite any intensity this book has, there is a light hearted quality laced throughout it, too, due to the humorous banter between the deep friendships and j Everything about this book is superbly well done.All of the characters are great, the military life is accurate, the chemistry between S...The best book I ve read this year so far, it s what us British call the dogs bollocksIt s always difficult for me to rate books like this, because once I finish them I m left with a bitter aftertaste Books in homophobic environments, wether the family or at work, always demand that the protagonists renounce some personal option to move forward in a loving relationship And this leaves me sad and spoils other positive aspects that the book may have for me.In this case it has been like that, although the story is interesting, the characters are attractive and the situations descr It s always difficult for me to rate books like this, because once I finish them I m left with a bitter aftertaste Books in homophobic environments, wether the family or at work, always demand that the protagonists renounce some personal option to move forward in a loving relationship And this leaves me sad and spoils other positive aspects that the book may have for me.In this case it has been like that, although the story is interesting, the characters are attractive an...I love when there s a hype surrounding a new author and,importantly, when the hype is real.And the hype about Ask, Tell is as real as they come It really is.The ending is a bit rushed, but by then I was so comfortable with Sabine s voice and engaged in what was going on that rushing things up didn t bother me as much as it tends to.Also, I really liked Sabine Which was essential since this is a first person narrative from her POV Sabine is a darling So, if you haven t read it yet, go I love when there s a hype surrounding a new author and,importantly, when the hype is real.And the hype about Ask, Tell is as real as they come It really i...Having served both before and during DADT, I can tell you it was a terrifying time to identify as anything other than straight in the military This book is a really good look at what it was like during that time I very much enjoyed it An epilogue would have...

• English
• 19 November 2017
E.J. Noyes
• Paperback
• 245 pages
• 1594935300
• E.J. Noyes
• Ask, Tell