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This is the searingly honest
story of a brave man who served his
country in war and on the
streets - and the appalling price he paid.
| Author | Simon Bywater |
| Publisher | The Book Guild Ltd |
| ISBN # | 1-85776-629-6 |
| On-line Merchant | Amazon |
| This Book was added by | Tony McNally |
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This is the searingly honest
story of a brave man who served his country in war and on the streets -
and the appalling price he paid.
Simon Bywater fulfilled his ambition to become a Royal Marine Commando by surviving a gruelling training, where mind and body were tested to the extremes. He learned jungle warfare with the aid of head-hunters in Brunei, saw a friend's leg sliced off by a propeller, and saved his colleagues from tragedy by spotting that live ammunition had been substituted for blanks during an exercise. But then came the Gulf War and even more horrific experiences in Northern Iraq, such as a truck load of Kurdish guerrillas spilling its occupants one by one as it careered down a mountainside, and children bartering live mines for food.
Unknowingly suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome, he joined the Greater Manchester Police, serving in crime-ridden estates where the culture of violence only added to his trauma. Even a move to the more tranquil Cambridgeshire Police failed to halt his breakdown.
Simon Bywaters courage in telling all aspects of his story will undoubtedly help many others now suffering in silence and ignorance.
Reviews
Tony McNally rated this book as Excellent
I enjoyed reading Simons book, especially his detailed account of the sheer hard work courage and determination it takes to earn the coverted green beret. Simon could have easily ommited the painful part about his PTSD and his life as a police officer, but that would not have been the whole story and it takes a truely brave man to hold his hand up and admit he has a problem. I am sure this book will encourage others to open up about a condition that we should not be ashamed to admit, the shame and blame lies elswhere, and they know who they are?
Well done mate
Mack.
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