Among You: The Extraordinary True Story of a Soldier Broken by War

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Soldier's struggle with war and invisible scars.

If you've ever been curious about the true grit of military life and the deep aftermath of warfare, "Among You" might just hold your attention captive. Jake Wood doesn't just paint a picture of the battlefield; he takes you into the very psyche of a soldier coping with PTSD. It's a raw, uncut journey that manages not only to depict heroism but to also humanize the often-unseen battles fought long after the guns fall silent.

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Among You: The Extraordinary True Story of a Soldier Broken by War

Regular price ₱440.55
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ISBN: 9781780576633
Authors: Jake Wood
Date of Publication: 2014-02-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.05
(rated by 129 readers)

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The gripping real-life story of a soldier serving on the front line in Iraq and Afghanistan, and an unforgettable, unflinching account of the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. Jake Wood lives parallel encased in the glass tower of an international investment bank by day; he is also a dedicated UK Territorial Army soldier who serves on the front line during the invasion of Iraq, later returning to the war zone to conduct surveillance on insurgents. Disillusioned with the dullness and amorality of the banking world, he escapes back to the army for a third tour of duty. But in Afghanistan, he discovers the savage, dehumanizing effects that war has on both the body and the mind. Diagnosed with chronic PTSD on his return, he must now fight the last enemy—himself—in order to exorcise the ghosts of his past. Brutally honest and beautifully written, this memoir brings home the harsh reality of frontline combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the courage of the troops who risk their lives for their country, as well as revealing the devastating aftereffects of service.
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Soldier's struggle with war and invisible scars.

If you've ever been curious about the true grit of military life and the deep aftermath of warfare, "Among You" might just hold your attention captive. Jake Wood doesn't just paint a picture of the battlefield; he takes you into the very psyche of a soldier coping with PTSD. It's a raw, uncut journey that manages not only to depict heroism but to also humanize the often-unseen battles fought long after the guns fall silent.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.