Hell in my Head : how a family coped with stress and trauma following military conflict / John F. Bennett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bennett, John F., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Stress.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (52 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London, United Kingdom : The Conrad Press, [2020]

Summary:

This deeply moving book chronicles the emotional and physical effects of military conflict on a Kentish family._x000D_ _x000D_The family members whose lives are recounted include an aspiring footballer whose life gradually disintegrates and a farm labourer who might have won a Victoria Cross if proper credit for his heroism had been given. They also include a young woman who pulled an injured and dying crew from a fully laden and burning bomber._x000D_ _x000D_'Hell in my Head' is especially relevant in today's world, where heroism is not only still necessary in the armed forces, but also in daily life in the emergency services on our streets. The world needs an unforgettable reminder of the real price of conflict. 'Hell in my Head' tells the story of these brave individuals.

Contents:

Intro

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1

Frederick Charles Garrett, 1893-1972

Chapter 2

The Newing family

Chapter 3

Edwin (Ted) Newing, 1896-1954

Chapter 4

Edward John (John) Newing, 1893-1951

Chapter 5

Charles Newing, 1891-1958

Chapter 6

Frederick G Newing, 1894-1960

Chapter 7

Gladys Garrett, 1923-2009

Chapter 8

John F. Bennett, 1957-

Chapter 9

Conclusions drawn

Annex A

Glossary of terms and statistics,comparisons and references

Photographs

Acknowledgements

About the author.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

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ISBN:

1-83978-087-8

OCLC:

1195451742