Shell Shock: The Diary of Tommy Atkins

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Shell Shock: The Diary of Tommy Atkins is written by Neil Blower and published by Andrews UK Limited. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1908487151 (ISBN 10) and 9781908487155 (ISBN 13).

This short, diary-style novel, by a British army veteran chronicles the difficulties faced by Tommy, a 23-year-old squaddie, as he desperately tries to conquer post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – shell shock. His over-emotional responses to the stresses of everyday life – post-office queues, a trip to Ikea, and his relationship with his family and girlfriend – eventually lead to alienation and suicidal urges. Told in the vernacular, with humour and personal understanding, the story highlights the work of the Charity Combat Stress in rehabilitating returning troops.