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In this ambitious follow-up to Achilles in Vietnam, Dr. Jonathan Shay uses the Odyssey, the story of a soldier's homecoming, to illuminate the pitfalls that trap many veterans on the road back to civilian life. Seamlessly combining important psycho- logical work and brilliant literary interpretation with an impassioned plea to renovate American military institutions, Shay deepens our understanding of both the combat veteran's experience and one of the world's greatest classics.
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My research for publishing Courage in America: Warriors with Character consisted of studying over 150 books. Of that research, two standout among the scores of others: the one with the greatest influence on my research was Odysseus in America. Initially, it was like reading the cliff notes on the Odyssey. However, I was compared Dr Shay analysis of the 30 plus years of dealing with the most difficult cases of Viet Nam Veterans, I recognizes the many lesson learned for the tens of thousands of more recent veterans suffering from traumatic injuries both visible and invisible one's like TBI. Dr Shay takes the most difficult of subject and maintains the readers interest throughout the tome. Certainly, his book should be required reading in all classic and psychology courses in college as well as those high schools students who have an interest in volunteering for military careers.
The other book that stands head and shoulders of others in my research was... "What it is like to go to War," by Karl Marlantes. I wish to thank both authors works for enabling my better understanding of the challenges of our nation's wounded warriors.
Great book that deals with a Veteran's return home and how it affects his relationships with his community and family. Very enlightening. Enjoyed it very much. Must read for those dealing with Veterans coming home.
Nothing changes-only the characters' names. Odysseus, or maybe Ulysses, is going to find his way home but damaged as are the solders coming home now-to their bewildered wives who have had to cope in their absence-Doctor Jonathan Shay knows his history as was shown in ACHILLES IN VIETNAM. In this analysis of the return of the soldier he shows he understands the human heart as well. It is better to weep over a story because you can close the book-more difficult to cry over real life because then you will never stop.And we have been crying over Penelope and the wandering Odysseus forever-
When you begin to see how war damages the moral fabric of society by learning how warriors of long ago were affected, it is profoundly meaningful. Humans engage in war for political reasons first, then suffer for generations with spiritual conflict that requires healthy human connectedness for healing the emotional damage.
Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming changed my life. This is my third copy. I've given the book to Veterans. Some copies come back to me other travel to other readers. It's all good...
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