The Heart of War

Misadventures in the Pentagon

By: Kathleen J. McInnis

Narrated by: Brittany Pressley

Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

The Devil Wears Prada meets Catch-22; a novel about a young woman’s journey into the heart of Washington’s war machine.

Dr. Heather Reilly has been an anti-war activist since her brother died fighting the Taliban. But her crushing student loans drive her to take a job working on a peace plan for Afghanistan, in the last place on Earth she ever thought she'd be employed: the Pentagon. On her first day, however, her position is eliminated and she’s shuffled to a war-fighting office focused on combating Russian aggression. Unfortunately, she knows little about Russia and has deep moral reservations about war. Making matters worse, she’s also working for Ariane Fletcher - a woman so terrifying, she eats generals for breakfast. As Heather learns to navigate the Pentagon’s insane bureaucracy and petty power struggles, she finds that her successes come at the expense of her personal life...and that small mistakes can have major consequences in the Department of Defense.

From Washington DC's corridors of power to the dusty streets of Kabul, Kathleen McInnis spins a smart, hilarious, and heartwarming tale that shines a light on the often frustrating but sometimes rewarding experience of a career in the Pentagon. Packed with insider knowledge about one of the least-known - yet most-powerful - organizations in US national security, McInnis' debut novel establishes her as a major new literary voice with a point of view we've never seen before.

©2018 Kathleen J. McInnis (P)2019 Audible, Inc.

Great audiobook

Great listen both for the story and excellent narrative. One can only wish for a sequel to how the story ends.

Informative and entertaining

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Gives insight into Pentagon life from a female perspective , well written, never boring. Recommend to those who are interested in military and politics.