by basil b. clark
"Nothing Pollyanna-ish here; only testimony of simple faith and courage, practically applied. That in itself makes War Wounded a valuable survival manual."
Roger Waring McCredie F.S.A. (Scot.) Asheville, NC
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War Wounded: Let the Healing Begin is available by using PayPal on the "Store" page, or by contacting the author on the "Contact" page.
This book should be read by anyone who has felt battered by the storms of life. Let the healing begin.
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(From the FOREWORD)
"Basil Clark has amassed a compendium of stories of individuals who were injured in war. Not just the military conflicts of the past, but the wars associated with the walk of life. He has walked with people in physical and emotional pain, cried with people as they told their life stories, and listened to those who are injured from the war of life. It is in this journal that he has let the healing begin. Allow this to bring healing to your war."
William T. Betz, DO, MBA, FACOFP, dist
Senior Associate Dean for Osteopathic Medical Education
Chair, Department of Family Medicine
University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
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War Wounded: Let the Healing Begin - $12.50 plus $4.75 shipping and handling.
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(Other ENDORSEMENTS)
"Basil Clark articulates the very understandable trauma which war can inflict on its participants, and then relates that trauma to more ordinary events that any of us may be subject to which can also affect our lives in ways not unlike the effects of war."
Paul E. Patton, Governor of Kentucky (1995-2003)
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"In reading through War Wounded: Let the Healing Begin, I'm struck anew by the tenacity of the human spirit to triumph over adversity ... I pray that the readers of this book join those featured in the book on the pathway to peace and healing."
Paula Kempton, Littleton, CO
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"I just love this book! ... These are not words from a scholar throwing out clever remarks from behind his desk. Through every page of this book the seasoned, thorough wisdom of Basil strengthens the reader's heart. The message of the book is so profound that prose alone can by no means capture the depth. It's the warrior's poetry, gentle in its strength and straightforward in its musing on things unseen, that makes me want to read and reread this book."
Henk Stoorvogel, The Netherlands, author, pastor, and founder of the 4th Musketeer www.the4thmusketeer.com
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"Having served in Vietnam with Basil Clark, I know firsthand of the many traumas he experienced during infantry combat against the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong, and of his acts of personal heroism that saved American lives. Now in War Wounded: Let the Healing Begin Basil uses the framework of his own life experiences and his amazing artistry with words to relate the stories of other Americans who have also survived devastating traumas, and somehow carried on to find useful and even happy lives. This is an incredible volume, not to be overlooked. With its publication Basil Clark is now elevated in my mind from American Hero to National Treasure."
Gary DeRigne, former Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army: Author, Speaker, and Veterans' Advocate
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"Throughout the scriptures people are called to 'hear' and to 'remember'. Basil Clark has provided a beautiful story which empowers others to be healed through remembering their own stories in light of hearing the journey of others ... Just like in the story of Esther, although God is not always mentioned in the accounts, God is working and God has used Basil 'for such a time as this' to help others who are limping forward. This book is a must read for all who are seeking support for inner healing and are searching for a companion in the journey."
Rev. Rob Musick, University Chaplain, UPIKE
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"We all have areas in our lives that need healing... For most of us, we are happy to cover those wounds with a bandage, and then try to ignore them as we wrestle along our daily paths. My father did not do that. In War Wounded: Let the Healing Begin, he offers direction on how to overcome the tragic events and hurts and pains of life, and use them to influence and help others."
Rodney Clark, son, and, Superintendent, Wesleyan Christian School, Bartlesville, OK
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"Basil Clark has stepped bravely into the world of the quietly suffering, and returned with a valuable tool that will help those who are on the long healing path."
Tom Shealey, former Executive Editor, Backpacker magazine
Sr. Communications Specialist/Worldwide Marketing and Communications - UNISYS
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"Basil Clark has captured the essence of recovering from life's traumatic events. As a former soldier who has experienced multiple battle traumas, Basil has an insight that few mental health care professionals have ... A common result of traumatic events leaves one questioning their selves--their identity as a person--for the events have substantially altered you ... This loss of self-identity can be devastating. War Wounded: Let the Healing Begin offers a path to follow toward the goal of establishing the new self. It gives hope to not only the injured but also to those who live around them."
Jonathan B. "JON" Dodson, Colonel, United States Army Retired, Former Platoon Leader and Company Commander, Company D, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, Vietnam
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"War Wounded: Let the Healing Begin is a book that can add to an already existing ministry of healing. Basil Clark has compiled gripping poetry and stories of pain, suffering and loss that lead to conclusions of healing, restoration, peace and grace."
William J. Baird III, Attorney, WestCare Kentucky Chairman
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"Basil pours out his poetic soul to reveal what I feel are the emotions that many of us experience, yet find it challenging to convey. Whether 'War', 'Nature', 'Family', or 'Love', this is a pleasant read with a flavor for all tastes. Enjoy!"
Vincent Ivan Phipps, Motivational speaker; Author of Beyond the Poems; Explanations Behind My Inspirations, and, Spooky-nooga (Ghost Stories from Chattanooga, TN).
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"Basil Clark writes of the frailty of humankind with the compassion of one who has hoped, endured, and is overcoming. His empathy for the hurting and descriptions of recovery reveal an understanding from which all of us can learn."
Paul Stackhouse, Lexington, KY
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"As a soldier for 21 years, a husband and a father, I was deeply moved. In reading War Wounded: Let the Healing Begin, I often felt Basil was speaking directly to me ... Healing is a part of life that doesn't come with instructions. I truly feel this book serves as a guide along the healing path."
Todd McLean, Lieutenant Colonel, (Retired)
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"As a theatre artist and registered nurse, I know the importance of 'healing arts' whether it is performance art, visual art, or the written word. This is an important collection of prose, poetry, and shared experiences that will provide insight and comfort to patients as well as caregivers, and be a powerful resource not only to veterans of war, but to all those struggling to overcome their physical and emotional 'battle scars'."
Lauren Brooke Stewart, Artists and Technical Director
Artists Collaborative Theatre Inc., Elkhorn City, KY
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"As I grew older and learned more about the world - including the human psyche - my admiration for my father grew as I realized what a difficult chapter in history he had lived through and yet somehow managed to become a more compassionate and thoughtful person ... Though not shying away from the cruel realities of life, the message of this book is essentially one of hope that no matter where you find yourself in life, there is a way to move forward focused on the future while reconciling and finding healing for the past."
Ralph Clark, son, and Dean of Students, Oakdale Christian Academy; father of four boys (and proud owner of one very large dog)
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War wounded: Let the healing begin
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