Eric Walters

I read Wounded and couldn't stop myself from writing the author.


Wounded - Marcus and his sister and mother are counting the days until Marcus's father comes home from Afghanistan. Waiting weeks for a phone call, and with only the occasional e-mail, has been difficult for the family, but they're ready to celebrate his return. When the big day comes, they are overcome by happiness and relief that he's safe, but as the days pass, Marcus begins to feel that there's something different about his father. He barely sleeps, he's obsessed with news from Afghanistan, and while at times he seems almost too happy, at other times he's erratic and aggressive. Marcus knows that post-traumatic stress disorder affects many soldiers, but at first he finds it hard to believe his father needs help, and then when he does think he needs counselling, he just can't seem to convince his father.

I was compelled to write to him. He really captured a lot of what our families have gone through. (My husband has been on tour in Afghanistan 3 times since 2005). I have one daughter who has night terrors every time he leaves. We have through the weeks of waiting for a phone call. He really captured it.

Today these autographed books arrived in the mail. Thank you Mr. Walters!!
He really made my day. I am excited to read these ones.