"Because their first book sprawls across continents and generations, some readers might assume Captains Nathan Brookshire and Marius Tecoanta have written popular fiction. But their words really speak to men fresh from combat and returning for more. Rather than trying to understand "Hidden Wounds: A Soldier's Burden" as a timeless study of pain, loss and regret, readers should think of it as a testament to an American military suffering through nearly a decade at war. There's an abiding decency to this novel, which I suspect was animated by the authors' shared strength of character and commitment to help others."
— Carl Prine, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
WHY HIDDEN WOUNDS?
This story started coming together in the spring of 2004 when two Officer Candidates decided to write a book about an American and a German soldier whose lives and families become intertwined on the battlefield in the last stages of WWII.
Action and inaction has a generational impact as the main character reflects on his choices and deals with the guilt of participating in a war crime.
Is it too late at the age of 84 to make things right?
The story has evolved into a discussion of PTSD, addiction, suicide awareness / prevention and forgiveness.
Please join us in the journey...
Nate Brookshire and Marius Tecoanta
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"A compelling and moving story of family and war, of what tears people apart and what brings them together. This book touched my heart. I hope it will open the way for a better understanding of the lasting wounds of war, especially PTSD."
— Toni Bernhard, Author of How to Be Sick
"The novel touches on important issues about service in wartime. How does the random violence of war affect a young man's life? How does a soldier come to terms with taking life? What are the roles of redemption and responsibility? America has thousands of young men who grapple with these issues, and the outcome of their struggle affects us all. Listed at the end of the book are organizations that help our military and their families with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other 'hidden wounds'."
— William V. Burns
"This book gently as well as graphically gathers the vital remnants of three generations affected by Wars. It's your portal to important conversations we need to have-men, women and families, to heal, together. Fascinating read for lovers of military history, romance, travel and a riveting story."
—Helena Kaufman, Vancouver, Canada
