Vietnam Wives: Women and Children Surviving Life With Veterans Suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

By Aphrodite Matsakis

Book Overview

As the children of Vietnam veterans reach the age at which their fathers went overseas, veterans and their families, especially their wives, face new stressors in mid-life. Even twenty-five years... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0933149220
• ISBN13: 9780933149229
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Woodbine House
• Length: 447 Pages
• Weight: 1.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Vietnam Wives

A must for all wives of Viet Nam combat vets, it was recommended by many in the veteran counseling field..

Worth every penny

This book is not just for Vietnam wives, but the veteran, his family and anyone who wants to be informed about PTSD. It examines how the disorder is developed and how it affects the victim and everyone around him/her. The goal is to gain insight about how PTSD can be recognized, treated and ultimately lived with in a manageable state. It is clearly written and can be understood by non-professional people.

A Must-have for spouses or lovers of vets-this is the one!

This has been the most helpful tool guiding me in forming a close relationship with an friend of many years. The information here is essential. The author tells you what you must know it in order to understand your loved one and cope with stress-related behaviors. There are many helpful suggestions and resources listed. Author is an expert in Viet vets and PTSD. As a nurse with 20 yrs experience and a strong background in psychology, who has had a number of vet friends & coworkers, I knew a little about Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Yet this book has really made a difference - I couldn't have managed without it. If you are in a relationship with a vet or even contemplating one, get this!