While He Was Away - Softcover

"" "While He Was Away" was a very moving, very well written story, and it sucked me in almost from the beginning."-Kreag" - I Devour Books

"."..once I opened the book, I did not want to put it down." - Brandi" - Blkosiner's Book Blog

"."..a subtly hopeful, emotionally moving novel."- Lauren " - 365 Days of Reading

".".. a powerful story about coping with change."- Blogger Marcie, To Read or Not To Read " - To Read or Not To Read

"."..about everything I could ask for in a book!"- Blogger Lea, LC's Adventures in Library Land " - LC's Adventures in Library Land

""Schreck did an amazing job with keeping things interesting." Blogger Emily, Emily's Crammed Bookshelf " - Emily's Crammed Bookshelf

""Penna's growth from the beginning of the book to the end of the book makes the story worth the read and worth tackling the tough issues that lie on the inside." -Blogger Asheley, Into The Hall of Books " - Into The Hall of Books

""strong entry in the growing genre of fiction about the Iraq war...strong characterization, the vivid setting of a small Oklahoma town and the clear depiction of present life."- Kirkus Reviews" - Kirkus

"strong entry in the growing genre of fiction about the Iraq war...strong characterization, the vivid setting of a small Oklahoma town and the clear depiction of present life." - Kirkus

"" Karen Schreck pens a poignant and inspiring story of love and war, trials and tribulations, and finding oneself."-Blogger Susan, A Soul Unsung " - A Soul Unsung

One year—he'll be gone for one year and then we'll be together again and everything will be back to the way it should be.

The day David left, I felt like my heart was breaking. Sure, any long–distance relationship is tough, but David was going to war—to fight, to protect, to put his life in danger. We can get through this, though. We'll talk, we'll email, we won't let anything come between us.

I can be on army girlfriend for one year. But will my sweet, soulful, funny David be the same person when he comes home? Will I? And what if he doesn't come home at all...?

"A tender and honest examination of love, longing, and loyalty in the face of modern war."—Laura Ruby, author of Bad Apple

"While He Was Away is a wonderful love story with writing that is skillful and true."—Amy Timberlake, author of That Girl Lucy Moon