The Signalman by John McDonnell

Author's Description:
A story about an uncle who fought in WWII, and what happened to him afterward, how his mind snapped. It's told from the point of view of his nephew. It's a story that's happened in many families.
Size: 12 KB (2,293 words)
Genre: Fiction
Sex Contents: No Sex
Tags: Fiction, Tear Jerker

Review by therev   [other reviews by therev]

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The tag says it all; a tear-jerker. Although this is said to be fiction, it is all too real for many who came back from any war situation, whether they saw action or not. The tensions that they lived with during that time and no real way to re-assimilate back into civilian life.

Just about every family would have an "Uncle George" that they tried to live with and help. I suspect that the author had such a relative and hope that this was a way to help release the "ghost" involved, and also helps other who read this article.

This was well written and true to life - well done!