A Bunker Mentality. Surviving War Living With PTSD

Written as a memoir for his son, this story is about a young man's personal experiences in Vietnam. After graduating from high school, William Wenger enlisted in the Marines as a way to escape a turbulent home life. Sgt. Wenger was assigned to Charlie Company 1/9 3rd Mar Div., known as the "walking dead" and fought in the battle of Khe Sanh, one of the bloodiest of the war. Wenger's battles didn't end when he returned from Vietnam - he fought a 40-year battle with the emotional conflicts brought on by the horrors of conflict. An honest and revealing story of struggling with PTSD, Wenger talks about the depression, the anxiety and the resulting isolation. A chance encounter with another Vietnam vet leads Wenger to a path of recovery through the services of the VA. He realizes that he can't fight this battle alone and that it's a sign of strength to reach out for help. This book is a positive message for today's veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and their families.