Edythe Price Gorman

My Life as an Army Wife Edythe Price Gorman

In 1954, twenty-five-year-old Edythe Price married new second lieutenant Bill Gorman, setting her on a course that would bring her face to face with the many challenges of life as a military wife. Her inspiring story is one of perseverance, fortitude, and celebration.



The core values of family stand out against the rigid backdrop of army life in the mid-twentieth century. Over eighteen years-when often the only constants were each other-the family moved twenty-five times. Having seen her husband off to war on three separate occasions, Edythe touchingly relates the anxiety and emotional turmoil of not knowing if he would ever return. Burdened with this uncertainty, she raised their four children through his absences and dealt with the trials of constantly living in a new place. Life for her was indeed a continual adventure.



This compelling memoir spans several decades, transecting the Vietnam and Korean conflicts within American history-focusing on the individual moments that make up a life. Edythe's personal commitment and strength at home is a tribute to army wives everywhere, whose bravery complements that required of an officer at war. While only one person enlists, faithful dedication to one's country is truly a family effort.