On Combat: The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace Book by Dave Grossman & Loren Christenson (Preowned)

A brief but insightful look at history reveals the evolution of combat, the development of the physical and psychological leverage that enables humans to kill other humans, followed by an objective examination of domestic violence in America. The authors unveil the nature of the warrior—brave men and women who train their minds and bodies to go to that place from which others flee. After examining the incredible impact of a few true warriors in battle, On Combat presents new and exciting research on how to train the mind to become inoculated to stress, fear, and even pain. Expanding on Lt. Col. Grossman’s popular "Bulletproof Mind" presentation, the book explores what really happens to the warrior after the battle. It shows how emotions, such as relief and self-blame, are natural and healthy responses to surviving combat. A fresh and highly informative look at post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) details how to prevent it, how to survive it if it occurs, how to emerge stronger, and ho