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 & his relationship with his family & girlfriend
- eventually lead to alienation & suicidal urges. Told in the vernacular with humour & personal understanding the story highlights the work of the charity Combat Stress in rehabilitating returning troops. GBP1 from the sale of every copy will be donated to the charity. Neil Blower served for five years with the Royal Tank Regiment taking part on operations in Kosovo & the 2003 Invasion of Iraq. He is studying for a degree in English Literature & Creative Writing at the University of Salford. This is his first novel.