Summary, Analysis, and Review of David Finkel's Thank You for Your Service

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Summary, Analysis, and Review of David Finkel's Thank You for Your Service PLEASE NOTE: This is a key takeaways and analysis of the book and NOT the original book. Start Publishing Notes' Summary, Analysis, and Review of David Finkel's Thank You for Your Service includes a summary of the book, review, analysis & key takeaways, and a detailed About the Author section. PREVIEW: Journalist David Finkel, who has written about the experiences of an Army infantry division fighting in Baghdad, now tells the story of soldiers grappling with the after-effects of their service in Iraq. He focuses primarily on Adam Schumann, an extremely capable non-commissioned officer now suffering from PTSD. When Schumann returns from Iraq, he struggles to readjust to family life, which strains his relationship with his wife, Saskia, who wants him to return to serving as a husband, a father, and a provider. His diminished cognition and impaired judgment limit him to menial jobs and much-reduced workloads, and his recurring mood s