Li-heyot ʻima shel ḥayal

You knew this moment would come. That's part of life here, in this country. To be an Israeli mother is to know from the moment of giving birth that one day it will be your turn to send your boy or girl to the army - because you have to keep the country. But it is also to dream that your children's children will no longer have to wear uniforms. And now it happens. In a moment your little boy or your little girl is enlisting. This book is dedicated to you - you, who now have so many questions and concerns, in this exciting and confusing moment in which life changes. Inside are Lihi Lapid's tips for the female soldier and mother of soldiers here to help you get through their army service and come home safely.