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In Under the Guns, experience the untold stories of the Civil War through the eyes of a woman who lived through it all. This collection of true-life reminiscences offers an authentic glimpse into the heart of a tumultuous period, grounded in real events and personal encounters. From her first days of volunteering in the hospitals near her home in Keokuk, Iowa, to the poignant moments shared with soldiers and their families, the author captures the essence of resilience and compassion amid chaos. My goal is to shine a light on the many personal tales entwined with the significant military ...

It is 1969, and Jody A. Forrester is in her late teens, transitioning from '60s love child to pacifist anti-Vietnam War activist to an ardent revolutionary. Guns Under the Bed: Memories of a Young Revolutionary revolves around her three years in the Revolutionary Union, a Communist organization advocating armed overthrow of the ruling class. In readiness for the uprising, she sleeps with two rifles underneath her bed.