Book description
Lance Corporal Martyn Compton's life was changed beyond recognition
when he was blown up in a Taliban ambush that killed three of his
colleagues. His survival was described as a 'miracle', as he suffered
third-degree burns to 75 per cent of his body. He endured 15
operations and doctors used shark cartilage as a base for new skin on
his face.
But he did not have to face this gruelling ordeal alone. From the
moment she heard of his near-fatal wounds, Martyn's fiancée Michelle
Clifford found an inner strength to help them both face the future.
During Martyn's treatment, Michelle kept a diary in which she revealed
the innermost thoughts and emotions she wished she could relay to her
wounded partner.
Home From War
gives a rare insight into the story behind the headlines when
soldiers die or are injured. It is also the account of Martyn's battle
for adequate compensation. This exploration of how one courageous man
came to terms with losing his handsome young face cannot fail to inspire.
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Martyn Compton
, a Household Cavalryman, miraculously recovered from a Taliban bomb
attack in Afghanistan in 2006. He married his fiancee,
Michelle
, a school teacher, in July 2008.
Marnie Summerfield Smith
is a journalist who has written for numerous national newspapers.
