Moral Injury and a First World War Chaplain: The Life of G. A. Studdert Kennedy
Moral Injury and a First World War Chaplain: The Life of G. A. Studdert Kennedy
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Chaplain G.A. Studdert Kennedy was a popular British chaplain of the First World War known as Woodbine Willie for distributing cigarettes to troops. This book analyzes his experiences through the contemporary understanding of psychological, moral, and spiritual impact of war, suggesting he suffered from Combat Stress, Moral Injury, and Spiritual Injury.
Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 27 January 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books
Chaplain G.A. Studdert Kennedy, widely recognized as Woodbine Willie due to his generous distribution of cigarettes to the troops during the First World War, emerges as one of the most beloved British chaplains of that era. His wartime poetry and prose vividly captured the trials, tribulations, and aspirations of the soldiers he ministered to, earning him a profound connection with his fellow servicemen. In addition to facing the same hardships as his soldiers, Chaplain Kennedy endured the psychological, moral, and spiritual toll of war. This insightful book delves into his experiences, drawing upon contemporary perspectives on the psychological, moral, and spiritual effects of conflict on its survivors. It suggests that Chaplain Kennedy may have suffered from conditions such as Combat Stress, Moral Injury, and Spiritual Injury. By examining his wartime and postwar publications, the author highlights the enduring impact of the Great War on the life of a veteran like Chaplain Kennedy.
Chaplain G.A. Studdert Kennedy, known as Woodbine Willie for his generous distribution of cigarettes to the troops during the First World War, holds a revered status as one of the most beloved British chaplains of that era. His wartime poetry and prose vividly captured the trials, tribulations, and aspirations of the soldiers he ministered to, establishing a deep emotional connection with his fellow servicemen. In addition to sharing the same hardships as his soldiers, Chaplain Kennedy bore the psychological, moral, and spiritual toll of war. This insightful book delves into his experiences, drawing upon contemporary perspectives on the psychological, moral, and spiritual effects of conflict on its survivors. It suggests that Chaplain Kennedy may have suffered from conditions such as Combat Stress, Moral Injury, and Spiritual Injury. By examining his wartime and postwar publications, the author highlights the enduring impact of the Great War on the life of a veteran like Chaplain Kennedy.
Weight: 531g
Dimension: 238 x 160 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666908657
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