Carolyn Furdek is a former NCAA Division 1 swimmer, West Point graduate, former Army Captain, and combat engineer with multiple deployments abroad. She now lives in Louisville and practices as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Carolyn is a mental health advocate both for veterans and civilians in her community.

A portion of the sale of each book will be donated to the non-profit organization: Athena's Sisters. The group seeks to help and empower women veterans struggling with physical and mental wounds and guide them to appropriate resources, treatment and help in their communities.