Book description
Among You is the gripping real-life story of a soldier serving
on the front line in Iraq and Afghanistan, and an unforgettable,
unflinching account of the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Jake Wood lives parallel lives: encased in the glass tower of an
international investment bank by day, he is also a dedicated TA
soldier who serves on the front line during the invasion of Iraq,
later returning to the war zone to conduct surveillance on insurgents.
Disillusioned with the dullness and amorality of the banking world, he
escapes back to the army for a third tour of duty. But in Afghanistan
he discovers the savage, dehumanising effects that war has on both the
body and the mind. Diagnosed with chronic PTSD on his return, he must
now fight the last enemy - himself - in order to exorcise the ghosts
of his past.
Brutally honest and beautifully written, Among You brings home the
harsh reality of front-line combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the
courage of the troops who risk their lives for their country, as well
as revealing the devastating after-effects of service.
Jake Wood is a former soldier who worked in parallel as a business
analyst. Having now retired from both posts, he is embarking on a career
as an author. He lives in London.
