I was given a copy of "In Harm's Way" by Mr. Doug Stanton to read from a patient of mine.  She never said why she lent me the book, she never commented on the book, she just left it at my office to read.  Being a native Hoosier, having served in the Army and having a father that had served in the Pacific in the Navy - I never knew the USS Indianapolis other than it's name.  Once I started reading the tome by Mr. Stanton, I could not put the book down - what a story.  His ability to communicate made me feel like I was on the USS Indianapolis reporting for duty as a "green hand."  Now so much more of history has been completed for me!  I had no idea that the USS Indianapolis had played such a pivotal role in the ending of WWII.  The author's style of writing made me feel I was part of the crew with the duty and obligations that go with serving in the military.  Having spent my time on land, in the Army, I had very little knowledge of the NAVY way.  Like many Navy veterans, my father had relayed very little of his service experience onto his family.  Now I seem to understand the Navy a little better - along with my now deceased father - with the duties, risk, obligations and responsibilities.  Having now completed the book and with my medical background it seemed such a lucid reading experience.  What the sailors went through, and now there is concern about PTS and the returning veterans from the war theater.  The crew of the USS Indianapolis wrote the book on war related mental stress issues, civilian re-entry and the need of counseling and the need of psychological confirmation of a horrible war time existence of survival.  I thought the Viet Nam veterans were handled poorly with their return home, but through my ignorance and self centered existence, I had no idea of what the crew of the USS Indianapolis had to endure.  After reading this excellent report, I am now more proud than ever to call myself a Hoosier.  The individuals of the USS Indianapolis have set a standard that is not only difficut for other US sailors to live up to but for all others that have served in or are currently in "HARM'S WAY."  GOD BLESS all of those that had served on the USS Indianapolis for you had served your time in Hell.