Jenny La Sala Releases NEVER FORGOTTEN

By: Dec. 14, 2015
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There are many Vietnam Veterans today who suffer silently from survivor's guilt and the trauma of haunting, combat flashbacks. Many of today's readers either know someone who fought during the Vietnam War and/or has a family member that served it. The realization of this agonizing plight for so many Nam Vets became the impetus for author Jenny La Sala to publish their stories in "Never Forgotten-The Vietnam Veteran Fifty Years Later" (published by Trafford Publishing).

This book captures 58 Veteran's accounts and others on what it was like to experience the Vietnam War. In their own words, they talk about their return home, struggles to maintain healthy relationships, decades of recovery and feelings of worthlessness. Many of them find emotional well-being and self-worth by helping other Veterans.

"The sole purpose of this publication was to 'welcome home' our Vietnam Veterans and to share their heartfelt recollections of war," La Sala points out. "I reached out to them for their stories, many of whom declined at first. They were fearful of how they would be perceived. They are still suffering from public opinion of the Vietnam Era, which delayed any chance for rehabilitation. For the most part, Vietnam veterans did not begin to seek help for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder until 35 plus years later, many of whom are experiencing the symptoms of Agent Orange. The outcome of sharing their stories has been a healing experience for the Veterans and their families."

La Sala's desire is that the publication of "Never Forgotten" will help the present and future generations learn about war and the men and women who fought in it. She believes that by understanding these Veterans and the battles they have endured, everyone can begin to know themselves a little bit more.

"Never Forgotten"
By Jenny La Sala
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 452 pages | ISBN 9781490766416
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 452 pages | ISBN 9781490766423
E-Book | 452 pages | ISBN 9781490766508
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author
Jenny La Sala published "My Family Compass" to heal from family dysfunction. Her 101st airborne father's wartime letters in the book, "Comes A Soldier's Whisper," opened the door for her veteran advocacy, compassion and understanding PTSD within her own family. Her maternal and paternal ancestors fought in the Civil War and her brother in the Gulf War. "Vietnam and Beyond" was honored as a finalist for the 2015 Eric Hoffer Book Award. Her first children's book, "When Daddy Comes Home" was launched in May 2015. The publications have led to collecting¬ over 300 interviews of veterans of all wars. She is part of the editing team of National Geographic's publication, "Veteran's Voices: Remarkable Stories of Heroism, Sacrifice, and Honor" due in May 2016. Readers may check out her website at http://www.JennyLasala.com.

Trafford Publishing, an Author Solutions, LLC, author services imprint, was the first publisher in the world to offer an "on-demand publishing service," and has led the independent publishing revolution since its establishment in 1995. Trafford was also one of the earliest publishers to utilize the Internet for selling books. More than 10,000 authors from over 120 countries have utilized Trafford's experience for self publishing their books. For more information about Trafford Publishing, or to publish your book today, call 1-888-232-4444 or visit trafford.com.



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