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Myra Prat: The Military Brat: An Inspiring Memoir of Courage and Resilience

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Myra Prat's memoir, 'Myra Prat: The Military Brat,' is an inspiring and deeply personal account of her childhood as a military brat. Prat's story is one of resilience, courage, and the unbreakable bond between a father and daughter.

Prat was born into a military family. Her father was a career soldier, and her mother was a stay-at-home mom. Prat and her siblings moved frequently, as her father's assignments took them all over the world. Prat's childhood was often difficult. She was often the new kid in school, and she had to make new friends every few years. She also had to deal with the stress of her father's deployments. But through it all, Prat had her father's love and support.

Myra Prat the Military Brat

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Prat's father was a strong and courageous man. He taught Prat the importance of hard work, determination, and perseverance. He also taught her the value of family and friends. Prat's father was her role model, and she admired him more than anyone else in the world.

When Prat was in high school, her father was deployed to Iraq. Prat was worried about her father, but she knew that he would be okay. Her father had always been there for her, and she knew that he would come home safely.

Prat's father did come home safely, but he was not the same man that he had been before he left. He had been injured in Iraq, and he was struggling with PTSD. Prat was heartbroken to see her father in so much pain, but she was determined to help him. She spent hours talking to her father, and she helped him to get the help that he needed.

Prat's father eventually recovered from his injuries, and he is now a happy and healthy man. Prat is grateful for her father's service to our country, and she is proud of the man that he is.

Myra Prat's memoir is an inspiring story of courage, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a father and daughter. Prat's story is a reminder that even in the most difficult of times, we can find strength and hope. Prat's story is a must-read for anyone who has ever been touched by the military.

Here is an excerpt from the book:

"I remember the day my father left for Iraq. I was 16 years old, and I was terrified. I knew that my father was going to a dangerous place, and I was afraid that I would never see him again.
My father hugged me and told me that he would be okay. He told me that he would be home soon. I tried to be brave, but I couldn't help but cry.
My father left, and I watched him go. I stood there for a long time, just staring at the empty road. I felt so alone.
But then I remembered my father's words. He had told me that he would be okay. He had told me that he would be home soon.
And I knew that he would."

Myra Prat's memoir is a powerful and moving story. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Prat's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. It is a story that will inspire you to never give up, no matter what challenges you face.

About the Author

Myra Prat is a writer, speaker, and military advocate. She is the author of the memoir, 'Myra Prat: The Military Brat.' Prat is a passionate advocate for military families. She speaks to groups all over the country about the unique challenges that military families face.

Prat is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two children.