Shaped by the Shadow of War

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Shaped by the Shadow of War is written by Don Catherall and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1973776758 (ISBN 10) and 9781973776758 (ISBN 13).

Don Catherall was born soon after his father left the Marine Corps, still reeling from heavy combat in the South Pacific. Don grew up in a world shaped by his father's silent grief, strict discipline, and painful lessons in survival. When his own turn came, Don joined the Marines and went to Vietnam. This book tells the story of his experience in Vietnam, as well as his father's experience in the South Pacific, especially the scorching battle for Peleliu. But this is also a story about family life and the way in which the shadow of war is cast beyond the individual combatants. Don grew up in the shadow of his father's war and parented his children in the shadow of his own experience in Vietnam. He saw war's impact as a child, as a parent, and in his work as a clinical psychologist. Ultimately, this is a story of generational healing and recovering one's humanity.