My father was a Conscientious Objector in World War II. His subsequent experience of rejection and hatred led to what was then called a nervous breakdown and ruined the rest of his life. He always suffered from depression and found most social occasions difficult. Sadly, his religious faith, which had led to his refusing to take up arms, did not sustain him.
After appearing before a tribunal, Conscientious Objectors were directed to war work of various kinds- the alternative was prison.
When the war was over it was very difficult for CO's to get, or hold on, to work as preference was always given to ex-service personnel.
I shall read this book with interest.