Home From WarHow Love Conquered the Horrors of a Soldier's Afghan Nightma by Martyn Compton

Home From WarHow Love Conquered the Horrors of a Soldier's Afghan Nightma by Martyn Compton

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 grueling ordeal alone. From the moment she heard of his near-fatal wounds, Martyn s fiancee 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 her 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.

"Truly awe-inspiring" Daily Mail "A poignant and powerful book" The Scotsman "Inspiring stuff" The Bookseller

LCpl 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.

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ISBN 13	9781845965709
ISBN 10	1845965701
Title	Home From WarHow Love Conquered the Horrors of a Soldier's Afghan Nightma
Author	Martyn Compton
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Transworld Publishers Ltd
Year published	2010-03-04
Number of pages	304
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