Tears of a Warrior

by Anthony Seahorn, Janet Seahorn, Janet J. Seahorn, et al.

Book Overview

Tears of a Warrior: A Family's Story of Combat and Living with PTSD is a patriotic book written about soldiers who are called to duty in service of their country. It is a story of courage, valor, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0615213170
• ISBN13: 9780615213170
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Ingram
• Length: 193 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Tea4rs of a warrior

Extremly well written and helpful. The self-described war -time experiences of the authors husband put one in the proper frame of mind to absorb the vast amount of info on the subject of PTSD that is unobtainable elsewhere, even with the Veterans Administration and Veterans groups.

From one who has PTSD

After completing an in-patient PTSD treatment program at the Tomah Wisconsin VA Hospital in 1995, I have made a study of the subject. I can honestly say that Tears of A Warrior doesn't miss a single aspect of Post Traumatic Stress. I wish I had had this book for my wife and family (I am second eldest of eleven) long ago to help them better understand me. There is nothing simple about this very complicated condition and yet Janet makes it easy to understand. This book is a complete guide and anyone who reads it will quickly identify themselves or their vet in the material presented. While not all of it will pertain to every individual, the context for coping is the same. Finally a book with answers! It is a must read for anyone confused about the behavior of someone with PTSD. Mike MacDonald Co C 2/28th Inf Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Vietnam '68-'69

PTSD & the family

"The nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten", said President Calvin Coolidge, and with a potential 40,000 cases of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome diagnosed since 2003, PTSD is an issue that will be concerning both returning veterans and their families for years to come. Husband-and-wife team Tony and Joyce Seahorn's book "Tears of a Warrior" addresses PTSD from the unique viewpoint of a warrior, Tony, whose Vietnam-induced PTSD affected his family, with that of his Ph.D wife Janet, who learned about PTSD when dealing with Tony. The first part of the book is Tony's story; that of an Army veteran with multiple awards for heroism. Well written and interesting, he details the combat experience that sent him home wounded. Then Joyce takes over, with a brief history of PTSD, explanations of how PTSD affects others, and suggestions on dealing with veterans who may have PTSD. While not scientific, her ideas are borne of someone who has lived the experience and understands the need to have others understand what PTSD is about, and how to help their loved ones. "Tears of a Warrior" is interesting reading for anyone who needs an introduction to the growing world of the PTSD-affected veteran.

Wives of Vets with PTSD should read this

I have been able to understand why my husband has reacted the way he has to many things after reading their story. Once you live with a vet you begin to believe their behavior must be normal, then you understand its really not. It has helped us talk about the things he does and the way he feels.