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Home From War 05 Mar 2009
Martyn and Michelle Compton
How love helped heal the wounds of war

Lance Corporal Martyn Compton’s life changed beyond recognition when he was blown up, set alight and shot in a Taliban ambush in Afghanistan on the 1st of August 2006. Three of colleagues were killed in the attack and Martyn’s survival has been described as a miracle. He suffered third-degree burns to 75% of his body, his thigh was shattered, he lost his ears, his nose, his hair and his eyelids were fused inside-out. Many attribute his survival to his then-fiancée, now-wife, Michelle. The couple join Jenni to share their intimate story.
 
Home From War by Martyn and Michelle Compton with Marnie Summerfield Smith is published by Mainstream ISBN 9781845964504
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