Thank You For Your Service

Immerse yourself in the profound narrative of 'Thank You For Your Service', a compelling exploration of the psychological challenges faced by veterans returning from combat. Authored by David Finkel, this impactful trade paperback captures the struggles of soldiers from the 2-16 Infantry Battalion as they transition back to civilian life after a grueling 15-month tour in Iraq. Finkel artfully delves into the personal and emotional turmoil experienced by these brave men, their families, and the wider community affected by war. With a striking focus on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the often invisible wounds of war, this book serves as a crucial resource for understanding the lasting impacts of military service. An essential read for military families, veterans, and anyone interested in the psychological aspects of modern warfare, 'Thank You For Your Service' paints a vivid picture of pain, resilience, and humanity. Discover why this book has received accolades for its unflinching look at the realities of war and its aftermath. Order now from Smartfox NZ to gain insight into the deeper stories of service members and their journeys towards healing. Enjoy FREE shipping with your order, making it easier than ever to access this remarkable work. Please note, combined shipping is not available with this item, and shipping may take up to 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922070708
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2013
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 272


Description:
No journalist is better situated to reckon with the psychology of war than David Finkel. In The Good Soldiers, his bestselling account from the front lines of Baghdad, Finkel shadowed the men of the 2-16 Infantry Battalion as they carried out a gruelling 15-month tour that changed all of them forever. Now, Finkel follows many of those same men back home, in a journey that is less about geography than of psychological terrain, undertaken by people trying to heal or at the very least survive. In Thank You for Your Service, Finkel writes with tremendous compassion about the soldiers, and about their partners and children- the heartbroken wife who wonders privately whether her returned husband is going to get better, or kill her; and the heroic victims, with the fresh taste of a gun in their mouths, who will either make the journey back to sanity or to final ruin. Finkel takes us everywhere that the war is seepting into as it infects America- to the courtrooms that are filling out with divorce and abuse cases, and worse; to bars; to Fort Riley; to the mental-health clinic to which the army is outsourcing its post-traumatic stress disorder cases. Thank You for Your Service is an immense act of understanding - shocking but always riveting, unflinching but deeply humane. Praise for The Good Soldiers- 'Dear soldier, before going to war, read this book.' Barry Heard 'The Good Soldiers is the most honest, most painful, and most brilliantly rendered account of modern war I've ever read.' Daniel Okrent, Fortune 'One of the best books I have ever read . . . Riveting, unputdownable journalism at its very finest.' Leigh Sales

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