Summer 2006, Afghanistan: an apparently deserted village, and a rapidly ticking clock... The relentless Taliban ambush which followed saw several British soldiers dead, two armoured vehicles destroyed - and Corporal of Horse Michael Flynn awarded an MC to go alongside his Conspicuous Gallantry Cross. Mick Flynn has never backed away from a challenge. From his uncompromising South Wales childhood - within a whisker, at one point, of Cardiff Prison - to the streets of Belfast, where he first learned the bitter realities of armed conflict, he's had no difficulty finding and facing trouble. Whether on the storm blasted Falklands cliff tops, where he witnessed the Sir Galahad going down in flames, or in the searing deserts of Iraq, where he and his crew pinned down an entire division of enemy tanks, he has carried the attack with a coolness that has earned him the respect of princes, generals and his fellow soldiers. Mick Flynn has seen action in every major British war zone of the past thirty years and still serves with the legendary Blues & Royals today. Bullet Magnet is his story - the story of an extraordinary modern warrior who mixes warmth and humour, and at times heartbreaking poignancy, with truly breathtaking fighting skills.
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"riveting... as vivid a piece of writing about war as I have ever read" (John Preston DAILY MAIL - BOOK OF THE WEEK )
"Mick Flynn truly moves the reader with his courage and tenacity" (Marie-Gabrielle Arco CATHOLIC HERALD )
"Mick Flynn truly moves the reader with his courage and tenacity" (Marie-Gabrielle Arco CATHOLIC HERALD )
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A raw, honest and evocative account of life as the most highly decorated serving soldier in the British Army.
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By George
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Mick Flynn was an 'ordinary soldier' who went on to become a quite extraordinary fighter and leader of men. This book tells his story in compelling fashion, from his humble upbringing to the journey he began as a nineteen year old recruit and which led eventually to escapades of bravery and heroism that have become the stuff of legend within the Armed Forces. Brutally honest his narrative provides an incredible insight into the horror of war close up but in a way that is also thoughtful and poignant. You cannot stop turning the pages only this time it is not Frederick Forsyth, it's the real thing. An amazing read about an amazing soldier.
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I found this a most enthralling read. Mick packs more into 10 pages than most people pack into a lifetime. His story encompasses not only brave soldiering but also human frailties just like the rest of us, a real man's story. Highly recommended.
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I ploughed through this book in no time at all but I have to agree with one of the other comments from the reviewers in that the book would have benefited from having a professional writers touch or even a ghost writers touch. There's no doubt there's a great story to tell here and a lot of it's well told but it simply doesn't hang together as well as many other books that have come out of Afghistan and Iraq.
That's my old criticism and other than that you'll find this a quick and interesting read. I'll be interested to see if there's any more to come from this author at a later date. I would imagine so.
One thing that needs to be said .... Read this then read RED ONE ... Bomb Disposal. There's another untold part of this story and RED ONE tells it. It's the pschological cost of the war and the complete and utter breakdwon of a brave man who didn't share Mick Flynn's strong Psyche.
That's my old criticism and other than that you'll find this a quick and interesting read. I'll be interested to see if there's any more to come from this author at a later date. I would imagine so.
One thing that needs to be said .... Read this then read RED ONE ... Bomb Disposal. There's another untold part of this story and RED ONE tells it. It's the pschological cost of the war and the complete and utter breakdwon of a brave man who didn't share Mick Flynn's strong Psyche.
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True action packed experience
What a great book which tells many a good story of action, emotion, anger, frustration and above all courage in the face of the enemy. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Darren Ware
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reat reading so far still in the process, will comment further when I have finished the book, am a slow reader
Published 2 months ago by taffc
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Great read
Another great read from Mick Flynn. It's hard to imagine how these soldiers manage to remain sane after such harrowing lives.
Published 3 months ago by mark cracknell
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Bullet Magnet
I enjoyed reading this book very much, it was told in a very honest straight talking way, amazing soldier! I'm now reading trigger time, equally as good! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Susiexx
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Not as good as some other books I have read, I was bored by a couple of chapters yet engrossed in the rest, if you havn't read Apache or Fire strike 7/9 then I would strongly... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Easty
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Keeps the reader interested till the end
I found this book excellent even though I understand some of it maybe bravado, but hey if I lived half the life Mick Flynn has I would big it up! Well worth reading!
Published 4 months ago by War-book-worm
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Excellent read, nothing on my Kindle can give me the buzz I got from...
I found this to be an excellent read. OK, I'm ex JLR myself, and probably biased, but I found myself smiling and laughing out loud reading of Mick Flynn's escapades in the first... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Gringo
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Good Entertainment
This is a good book and was interesting reading. I would have given it 5 stars if the quality of the book itself was higher and if the final presentation was a bit more polished. Read more
Published 7 months ago by BarbieBell
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A cracking book
Interesting, thrilling, sobering and humorous! Well written and descriptive accounts of life as a soldier in the British army, as well as personal thoughts and feelings. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Rob
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Pull up a sandbag
I've just read this book and though I don't doubt his courage I'm left wondering how much of it is true. He states that the RA range at Benbecula has tightly controlled access. Read more
Published 17 months ago by John Morris Mac Gregor
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