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The Japanese were known for many of their wartime atrocities, but actually reading this book - it opened my eyes to things that I did not know before. The author is going to take you on a journey, giving you a look at what a Japanese soldier would do - and to welcome death. It was interesting. Having known some of the information through past classes, this book really lays out the total warfare and brutality that was committed during the war. Good read, but had to read in short bursts. Still will highly recommend this one!
NetGalley, Rebecca Hill

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Daily Mirror, August 2023

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars THE TRAUMA OF CAPTIVITY is a deeply thought-provoking and emotionally charged exploration of the psychological and emotional consequences of captivity. Written with remarkable insight and sensitivity, Cook delves into the harrowing experiences of prisoners of war (POWs) who have endured captivity in various contexts, shedding light on the lasting trauma they bear long after their physical freedom has been restored. This book shows the profound impact that captivity has on the human psyche. It offers a compelling examination of the complex emotions, cognitive distortions, and adaptive responses that arise from the traumatic experience of being confined against one's will. For example: One of the effects of imprisonment is social degradation: the prisoner feels as if he is unable to make decisions for himself and he is deprived of the basic needs of life: food, freedom, and pleasure. A POWs story can evoke sympathy, national pride, and jingoism. Despite the.. Read more
NetGalley, Kyle Wendy Skultety

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars What is it about those who are downed and work to keep from being captured in wartime. This is a heroic tale of many men who have done it.
NetGalley, Mike Michelsen