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"Filled with examples of courage, wisdom, and innovation, Surviving the Shadows is a must-read for anyone in the military, anyone associated with the military, or anyone protected by the military." -Nate Self, Army Ranger, Captain (ret.), decorated Iraq and Afghanistan War hero, author of Two Wars: One Hero's Fight on Two Fronts-Abroad and Within "The news Bob Delaney brings...is poignant, up-to-date, well earned, and maybe lifesaving: You are not alone; sharing yourself with others can transform your very existence." -James S. Gordon , M.D., author of Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression "Bob Delaney was very effective in addressing our personnel...His perspective as a former law enforcement officer who suffered through PTSD was eye-opening and comforting for our men and women.
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Bob Delaney is a former N.J. State Trooper who infiltrated the Mafia in the 1970's -COVERT(Sterling) tells that sopranoesque story. He suffered from PTSD as a result , used basketball as therapy and for 25 years was one of the most respected referee's in the NBA. His new book, Surviving the Shadows...A Journey of Hope into Post Traumatic Stress(Sourcebooks) provides education and awareness to the subject of PTS/PTSD. Pres. Obama presented Delaney with the President's Volunteer Service Award and the U.S.Army Civillian Service Medal for his work with PTS/PTSD.
