Lisa's Read
As a decorated combat veteran, author, and lifelong advocate, Lisa Carrington Firmin brings a powerful and unique lens to the stories she reads. Through her book reviews, she uplifts voices that matter highlighting narratives that speak to identity, resilience, justice, and healing. Whether it’s a memoir, a military account, or a story of overcoming adversity, Lisa’s reflections go beyond the page offering thoughtful insight rooted in lived experience.
Healing Veteran Moral Injury Using Metaphor and Story to Foster Hope and Connection
“As a combat veteran, woman, Latina, and sexual-assault survivor, I saw myself throughout the pages and walked away awe-struck by the realness of it all. In many ways, this book parallels my journey to wellness from trauma and moral injury. The authors authentically describe real veteran experiences, acknowledge, and affirm our struggle and resilience; most importantly, they provide a pathway towards healing. I saw my healing journey play out countless times in each veteran story. The metaphor, stories, art, and writing brought me back from a dark saturated type of emotional and physical pain into a fuller life in the light.”
Lisa Carrington Firmin, colonel, US Air Force (retired), award-winning author of Stories from the Front: Pain, Betrayal, and Resilience on the MST Battlefield and Latina Warrior
No One Leaves Unscathed: A Woman in the Marine Corps
"No One Leaves Unscathed is a raw, gut-wrenching account of childhood abuse, military sexual trauma, undiagnosed mental health problems, battles with trying to fit in, and reliance on unhealthy coping mechanisms contributing to weight and alcohol issues. Stesha Colby-Lynch dives deep into the pain of her past to let others know that one can indeed move beyond trauma. Her story should inspire many who are suffering alone. She fought her way out of the darkness, crawled her way out of despair, to emerge stronger in the light."
Col. Lisa Carrington Firmin, USAF (Ret.), author of Latina Warrior and Stories from the Front: Pain, Betrayal, and Resilience on the MST Battlefield, CEO/Founder of Carrington Firmin LLC, and founder, Veteran and Military Affairs, The University of Texas at San Antonio
No More Secrets: From Hurt Never Told To Transformational Truth
"In No More Secrets, Volant recounts his never-told painful and horrific past. from the touches of a predator who stole his childhood to the rigors of combat and suffering from PTSD. He now shares his deepest scars and woundedness in the hopes it will help others who remain silent never seeking help. There is light in all the darkness; most importantly, hope, as he describes his way to healing and wellness."
RETIRED U.S. AIR FORCE COL.
LISA CARRINGTON FIRMIN
Author of Latina Warrior and Stories from the Front: Pain, Betrayal, and Resilience on the MST Battlefield.
CEO/Founder of Carrington Firmin LLC