This short, diary-style novel, by a British army veteran chronicles
the difficulties faced by Tommy, a 23-year-old squaddie, as he
desperately tries to conquer post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- shell shock. His over-emotional responses to the stresses of
everyday life - post-office queues, a trip to Ikea, and his
relationship with his family and girlfriend - eventually lead to
alienation and suicidal urges. Told in the vernacular, with humour
and personal understanding, the story highlights the work of the
charity Combat Stress in rehabilitating returning troops. GBP1 from
the sale of every copy will be donated to the charity. Neil Blower
served for five years with the Royal Tank Regiment, taking part on
operations in Kosovo and the 2003 Invasion of Iraq. He is studying
for a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing at the
University of Salford. This is his first novel.
General
| Imprint: |
FireStep Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
October 2011 |
| First published: |
October 2011 |
| Authors: |
Neil Blower
|
| Dimensions: |
178 x 110 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
172 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-908487-02-5 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
War fiction >
General
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
1-908487-02-X |
| Barcode: |
9781908487025 |
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