W.I.N. Newsletter Special - Book Recommendation

Published: Wed, 09/19/12

A couple of weeks ago Bob Delaney reached out to me about our latest book project am I that man? Bob is a former New Jersey State Trooper and NBA referee and author of the books Covert: My Years Infiltrating the Mob and Surviving the Shadows: A Journey of Hope Into Post Traumatic Stress. Bob Delaney had been told about the am I that man? project by Nate Self, a former US Army Ranger, decorated Iraq and Afghanistan war hero and author of the book Two Wars: One Heroes' Fight on Two Fronts - Abroad and Within (I highly recommend this book as well). After corresponding with Bob I ordered his books and started reading Surviving the Shadows (I was able to get it in Kindle version) as I flew from Calgary to Halifax. I was so engrossed in the book the server at the hotel restaurant where I ate supper asked me what I was reading. I finished the book that same night.

This is a powerful and very well written book. I strongly recommend it for everyone who works as a first responder in police, fire or EMS, everyone in the military or with military service, the families of all these people and anyone who wants a better understanding of post traumatic stress.

From Amazon.com:

Surviving the Shadows By Bob Delaney and Dave Scheiber

We are all touched by PTSD in some way-husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, families and friends.

Too often we have questions without answers, or don't know where to turn for help. But the truth is, what we really need is each other.

Surviving the Shadows is an uplifting journey through powerful and inspiring stories-marked by perseverance and personal courage-about an array of people who have suffered directly or indirectly from Post-Traumatic Stress. Along the way, PTSD education and awareness leader Bob Delaney introduces you to medical experts who have developed groundbreaking methods in dealing with the disorder, and profiles one-of-a-kind programs around the country devoted to assisting PTSD sufferers.

The first step to healing is one person away. The stories within Surviving the Shadows will help you understand the truth about Post-Traumatic Stress, and how we can help each other overcome it every day.

"Filled with examples of courage, wisdom, and innovation, Surviving the Shadows is a must-read for anyone in the military, anyone associated with the military, or anyone protected by the military."
-Nate Self, Army Ranger, Captain (ret.), decorated Iraq and Afghanistan War hero, author of Two Wars: One Hero's Fight on Two Fronts-Abroad and Within

"The news Bob Delaney brings...is poignant, up-to-date, well earned, and maybe lifesaving: You are not alone; sharing yourself with others can transform your very existence."
-James S. Gordon , M.D., author of Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression

"Bob Delaney was very effective in addressing our personnel...His perspective as a former law enforcement officer who suffered through PTSD was eye-opening and comforting for our men and women."
-Jane E . Castor , Chief of Police, City of Tampa Police Department

"Surviving the Shadows is a must-read for all those who serve their city, county, state, or country. Post-Traumatic Stress for too long has been treated like a secret-this book helps to remove that stigma and provides education, awareness, and hope."
-Don O'Leary , New York City Fire Department Captain (retired)

Take care.

Brian Willis