Shawn Garrett's New Book '500 MILES an HOUR' is an Awe-Inspiring Account on Living With PTSD After Military Deployment and Combat
Ruther Glen, VA, April 14, 2022 (Newswire.com) - Fulton Books author, Shawn Garrett, a retired staff sergeant of the US Marine Corps, has completed his most recent book "500 MILES AN HOUR": a deeply absorbing memoir that follows the journey of Staff Sergeant Garrett while being deployed to Iraq in the years 2006, 2007-2008. Here, he carefully laid the traumatic experiences that broke his soul and how he successfully put back those broken pieces together. This is his beautiful tale of healing.
Garrett shares, "Can writing help someone through the healing process of PTSD? The answer to that question is a huge YES! After I returned from Iraq, I had three serious flashbacks where I became nonfunctional for an entire day. Meaning, one moment I was curled up crying, the next moment I was in full rage, and finally, I slipped into a state of deep depression. I felt my life being ripped apart at the seams.
Sometime later I was telling sea stories with our editor at Marine Corps University. I could tell he was fully invested in my story, and I said, 'Hey, you should write a story about me.' His response was, 'No, it's your story. Write it yourself.' I walked away from his desk mad, thinking: How can I write a story? I don't know how or where to begin. I can't even write a complete sentence! When I sat back down at my desk, his words kept echoing in my head: Write it yourself."
Published by Fulton Books, Shawn Garrett's book is a striking read that is filled with warmth and hope. The author's way of writing is very comforting and therapeutic. He's a person who has experienced darkness but did not let that darkness consume his whole being.
Garrett's story is a guide through the process of healing one's traumatic experiences from combat. It's very soothing and inspiring.
Readers who wish to experience this remarkable work can purchase "500 MILES AN HOUR" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes & Noble.
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Source: Fulton Books
