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Odysseus In America: Combat Trauma And The Trials Of Homecoming
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In This Ambitious Followup To Achilles In Vietnam, Dr. Jonathan Shay Uses The Odyssey, The Story Of A Soldier'S Homecoming, To Illuminate The Pitfalls That Trap Many Veterans On The Road Back To Civilian Life.Seamlessly Combining Important Psychological Work And Brilliant Literary Interpretation With An Impassioned Plea To Renovate American Military Institutions, Shay Deepens Our Understanding Of Both The Combat Veteran'S Experience And One Of The World'S Greatest Classics.In Achilles In Vietnam, Dr. Jonathan Shay Used The Story Of The Iliad As A Prism Through Which To Examine How Ancient And Modern Wars Have Battered The Psychology Of The Men Who Fight. Now He Turns His Attention To The Odyssey, The Story Of A Soldier'S Homecoming, To Illuminate The Real Problems Faced By Combat Veterans Reentering Civilian Society.The Odyssey, Shay Argues, Offers Explicit Portrayals Of Behavior Common Among Returning Soldiers In Our Own Culture: Dangerseeking, Womanizing, Explosive Violence, Drug Abuse, Visitation By The Dead, Obsession, Vagrancy And Homelessness. Supporting His Reading With Examples From His Fifteenyear Practice Treating Vietnam Veterans, Shay Shows How Odysseus'S Mistrustfulness, His Lies, And His Constant Need To Conceal His Thoughts And Emotions Foreshadow The Experiences Of Many Of Today'S Veterans. He Also Explains How Veterans Recover And Advocates Changes To American Military Practice That Will Protect Future Servicemen And Servicewomen While Increasing Their Fighting Power. Throughout, Homer Strengthens Our Understanding Of What A Combat Veteran Must Overcome To Return To And Flourish In Civilian Life, Just As The Heartbreaking Stories Of The Veterans Shay Treats Give Us A New Understanding Of One Of The World'S Greatest Classics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Odysseus in America' about? A: 'Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming' explores the challenges faced by veterans returning to civilian life, using Homer's 'Odyssey' as a framework to illustrate these experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Dr. Jonathan Shay, a psychiatrist known for his work with veterans and his earlier book, 'Achilles in Vietnam'.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Odysseus in America' was published on November 25, 2003.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Odysseus in America' have? A: The book has a total of 352 pages.
- Q: What themes are addressed in the book? A: The book addresses themes such as combat trauma, the psychological challenges of returning to civilian life, and the need for reforms in military practices.
- Q: Is this book suitable for understanding veteran issues? A: Yes, the book provides deep insights into the psychological effects of war on veterans and offers a historical perspective through literature.
- Q: Are there any personal experiences shared in the book? A: Yes, Dr. Shay shares examples from his practice treating Vietnam veterans, which enriches the narrative with personal insights.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain a better understanding of the challenges veterans face, as well as suggestions for improving military systems to support them.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, it is a follow-up to Dr. Shay's earlier work, 'Achilles in Vietnam', which also examines the impact of war through classical literature.