Download or read book Shell Shock: The Diary of Tommy Atkins written by Neil Blower and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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, and his relationship with his family and girlfriend – eventually lead to alienation and suicidal urges. Told in the vernacular, with humour and personal understanding, the story highlights the work of the Charity Combat Stress in rehabilitating returning troops.