A Conversation With Marna Krajeski

The second book in our SpouseBUZZ Book Club was Household Baggage: The Moving Life of a Soldier's Wife, by Army wife and author Marna Krajeski. Household Baggage is a hilarious look at the challenges that military spouses face.

Several weeks ago, some of the SpouseBUZZ authors sat down with Marna to talk to her about her book. I had some technical difficulties editing the podcast, and it took far too long to get this up. I'd like to thank Marna, who has the patience of a saint, for being such a good sport. Joan D'Arc, airforcewife and Guard Wife joined in on the podcast.

If you haven't read Household Baggage, order a copy and read it. You will laugh - a lot, and you might just look at your military experience with a whole new appreciation for the sacrifices you make by simply being a military spouse.

You can click the "get podcast" button on the right navigation bar to subscribe to the podcast feed and receive SpouseBUZZ podcasts in your iTunes folder, or you can click the "play" button below to listen.

Turn the volume all the way up during the first half because Marna's voice is a little faint.

Also, any guesses as to whose children can be heard in the background about halfway through? I don't have two-legged children, so the little voices don't belong to me, and airforcewife, Joan D'Arc and Guard Wife aren't talking.... Heh!

I would also like to remind you that Marna is working on a second book. Click here to find out how you can submit your stories for consideration of publication in Marna's upcoming book, Household Baggage Handlers: Military Wives Share Their Moving Stories.

Related Posts:

Household Baggage Discussion Thread

Household Baggage Wrap-Up Discussion Thread

Comments

[Denese Smith]

Hi Marna:
I am not a military wife, but a future military mom of an 8 year old...yes, an 8 year old who is adamant on becoming a Marine. He watches the military channel faithfully, checks books out from the Library on the USMC and even wrote an articl for his 2nd grade class.

I am planning his b-day party now for July 28th and trying to get as many Marines or military soldiers there. We are also looking for posters, shirts, decals, pencils, badges, etc.

Can you help by getting me connected to any bases or soldiers??????

[Carrie]

Denise,
Where are you located?

I might be able to help a bit.
I'm married to a Marine and my son is also one.