{"product_id":"a-woman-in-defence-karina-molloy-9781399712309","title":"A Woman in Defence","description":"'A searing, honest and courageous account of professional soldiering in a toxic military culture' Senator Tom Clonan, retired army captain\nDuring her 31-year career as a soldier in the Irish Defence Forces, Karina Molloy achieved many firsts. \nFirst 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.\nBut 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.\nFrom 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 exposé of a venerable Irish institution which has failed to defend and protect its own.","brand":"Hachette Books Ireland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51079541227808,"sku":"9781399712309","price":12.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/2812\/7264\/files\/9781399712309.jpg?v=1781120122","url":"https:\/\/bookcorner.com\/products\/a-woman-in-defence-karina-molloy-9781399712309","provider":"The Book Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}