I have been negligent in providing feedback- I have received an outpouring of support- multiple boxes from IL, WA, TX, NY, etc. I have gone through the boxes, and am impressed by the books sent- from Science Fiction, to Penguin Books, Oprah's Reading list, to Shakespeare and classics. How to books, and Readers Digest books. Courtroom dramas, and books about relationships. I've already gotten through a few of them, but will not be able to even make a dent in the books sent. I live very close to the Red Cross building, and have dropped most of the books off there- they are able to take them to the hospital (we have a larger hospital on my base), and give them to the wounded intensive care soldiers- they make daily runs over there. The soldiers, airmen, marines that get them are definitely appreciative, and the wide variety of books makes sure there is something for everyone. I did want to mention- I am about to redeploy- my date got pushed up quite a bit, and I am now leaving in apx two weeks. I didn't want the books to be sent back to the recipients if I'm not there to receive them, and the last date that I'd be able to get them, if sent is probably the 21st of September. Again- I appreciate the books. I've had the opportunity to thank a few people individually, but do know the books have been appreciated by me, the soldiers at the location's I've traveled to (I've made a few trips and have left some books at most of the locations- so they're all over Afghanistan right now), and the military members at the hospital here. I appreciate what you do, and the outpouring of support. :) Have a wonderful day!
By: Rebecca (Afghanistan)