Tears of a Warrior.(Brief article)(Book review)

Tears of a Warrior

Janet Seahorn, Ph.D & E. Anthony Seahorn

Team Pursuits

9780615213170 $19.95 www.tearsofawarrior.com

"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.

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