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im Shanahan launched her company Book Bouquet in 1999, and she tailored the busi- ness to complement her lifestyle as a
mother of three and an Army spouse. More than a decade later,
www.bookbouquet .com still is sending baskets of books, gourmet food, and gift items to loved ones across the country (and to service- members overseas). Where did you get the idea? I had a friend who was un- dergoing cancer treat- ment, and I wanted to send her something. If you’ve ever shopped with a 2-year-old, you know that’s not fun. Stand- ing in line, [I thought], I wish there was an 800-number for this.
Did the military lifestyle influence your business plans? When I started this, the Internet was just ... start- ing as far as people ordering online. My husband [Maj. Adrian Shanahan] said, “Hey, you can do that on the Internet. When we move it doesn’t matter. You can take it wherever you go.” I’ve been able to move … and not stop business. What are your future plans? I’d love to ide- ally have three warehouses … near large military instillations and be able to employ military spouses. It’s really hard on mili- tary spouses to find employment. They would appreciate having a job and an understanding atmo- sphere. ... When they move, it’s not going to be a big thing. When your husband was deployed to Afghanistan, did you send him a Book Bouquet? I sent him all kinds of stuff ... Book Bou- quets ... lots of family vid- eos, lots of things to do. What’s your favorite book? My very favor- ite book that I read over and over again is Pride and Prejudice.
— Lindsey Abernathy Attention! Check out these military-related entertainment offerings.
BOOK OF THEE I SING: A LETTER TO MY DAUGHTERS (Knopf, 2010) President Obama’s children’s book explores what qualities he believes made America’s heroes great and will make his daughters succeed. Book proceeds will benefit
the Fisher House Heroes Legacy Scholarships for children of servicemembers deceased or disabled after Sept. 11, 2001.
BOOK THIS MEANS WAR! (Simon & Schus- ter, 2010) Author Ellen Wittlinger’s young adult
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novel pits two groups of neighborhood youngsters against one another in a small Air Force town as the events of the Cuban Missile Crisis unfold.
DVD WARTORN 1861- 2010 (HBO, 2011) Civil War doctors called it hyste-
ria; in subsequent conflicts it was called shell-shock, combat fatigue, and PTSD. Executive produced by James Gandolfini, this HBO special chronicles the lingering effects of combat stress on military per- sonnel and their families throughout history.
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