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

Among You is 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 lives: encased in the glass tower of an international investment bank by day, he is also a dedicated TA 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, dehumanising 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, Among You brings home the harsh reality of front-line combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the courage of the troops who risk their lives for their country, as well as revealing the devastating after-effects of service.

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

Edition -

Author - Jake Wood

ISBN 13 - 9781780575728

Imprint - Mainstream Publishing

Publisher - Transworld Publishers Ltd

Date Published - 17/01/2013

Prize -

No. of pages - 448

Binding Type - Hardback

Dimensions - 165 x 241 x 39mm

Weight - 716 g

Languages - English