Second Edition of *On The Spring Tide: A Special Kind of Courage.* (Cenografix, 1998) The lasting effect of 37 months in a Japanese prison camp (for civilians) on the remainder of a young woman's life. How even subliminal post-traumatic stress disorder, irrespective of the cause, can invade a family like second-hand smoke.
Although born an optimist in many important ways, those three years left a legacy of unresolved anxiety and stress that tracked her for the rest of her life. An inspiring story of courage and love that holds lessons for us all.
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January 29, 1945: "We wonder why the best people have to be the ones to die. Recently, everyday two or three people die from starvation."
February 3, 1945: "Oh wonder of wonders! I can hardly believe it! The Americans have come! It's too good to be true."
May 1991: "I used to think that we youngsters were the lucky ones at Santo Tomas, that our parents were the ones who really suffered from it all. But, I know now that there was plenty of harm done to go around."
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Reviews for "Living With Post-traumatic Stress : A Special Kind of Courage"
Reviewed by Jane Flowers
9/18/2004
Yes - a good book. As a sufferer myself I think this book will have a wide readership. Congrats and keep of stivin'
Jane
