Back from War: Finding Hope and Understanding in Life After Combat - Softcover

Alley, Lee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0976732947 ISBN 13: 9780976732945

Publisher: Exceptional Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

"Back From War: Finding Hope and Understanding In Life After Combat" is the harrowing narrative of 1st Lt. Lee Alley and his year in the horrors of combat in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam from 1967-1968 and his reflections on the years since. Additionally, it is the true accounts of twelve other contributors, their time at war and stories of their * home. All of them discuss feelings of maladjustment, loneliness, depression, bouts of PTSD and negative family repercussions that are similarly felt by many of our nation's veterans of foreign wars.Lee Alley made a life for himself, but never spoke of his war experiences. Thirty-two years later, he and his 'brothers-in-arms' began to reconnect and have recently begun to heal some of their suffering by gathering at veteran reunions. Lee Alley's message is clear: America's soldiers are forever changed, but they are never alone. "Back From War" is dedicated to all veterans and their families as a guide for the readjustment to civilian life.

About this title

Synopsis

"Back From War: Finding Hope and Understanding In Life After Combat" is the harrowing narrative of 1st Lt. Lee Alley and his year in the horrors of combat in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam from 1967-1968 and his reflections on the years since. Additionally, it is the true accounts of twelve other contributors, their time at war and stories of their return home. All of them discuss feelings of maladjustment, loneliness, depression, bouts of PTSD and negative family repercussions that are similarly felt by many of our nation's veterans of foreign wars.Lee Alley made a life for himself, but never spoke of his war experiences. Thirty-two years later, he and his 'brothers-in-arms' began to reconnect and have recently begun to heal some of their suffering by gathering at veteran reunions. Lee Alley's message is clear: America's soldiers are forever changed, but they are never alone. "Back From War" is dedicated to all veterans and their families as a guide for the readjustment to civilian life.

About the Author

“Recommended for the Congressional Medal of Honor, 1st Lieutenant Lee Alley is one of the most decorated soldiers ever to come out of the state of Wyoming. Twice wounded by enemy action, he was awarded two Purple Hearts. For his extraordinary heroism and valorous actions Lieutenant Alley received the Distinguished Service Cross, two Silver Stars, one Bronze Star, two Air Medals and numerous other high military honors, medals and awards.”

Edition details

• Publisher: Exceptional Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0976732947
• ISBN 13: 9780976732945
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 258