- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (7 Sep 2009)
- ISBN-10: 1408805049
- ISBN-13: 978-1408805046
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.6 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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'I have known Sam Kiley since we were young men racing around Africa's war zones. He is one of the few originals in modern journalism - a legend among his peers, not just for his sometimes insane bravery but for the force of his understanding and the originality of his journalism.' Fergal Keane 'There is no one better to tell this story than Sam Kiley. One of the most intrepid foreign correspondents of our generation, he delves into the heart and soul of battle. Kiley has never been afraid to tell the truth - his long career in Africa, the Balkans and the Middle East is a testament to that. If you want to know why men wage war - read this' Janine di Giovanni
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'I have known Sam Kiley since we were young men racing around Africa's war zones. He is one of the few originals in modern journalism - a legend among his peers, not just for his sometimes insane bravery but for the force of his understanding and the originality of his journalism.' Fergal Keane 'There is no one better to tell this story than Sam Kiley. One of the most intrepid foreign correspondents of our generation, he delves into the heart and soul of battle. Kiley has never been afraid to tell the truth - his long career in Africa, the Balkans and the Middle East is a testament to that. If you want to know why men wage war - read this' Janine di Giovanni
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was serving in Helmand with c company 2 para last summer and was injured on July 7th. C company and their exploits form a large part, in fact the backbone of Desperate Glory. I met Sam Kiely on the dark side last summer and because his book followed our clan so closely I was waiting with trepidation to recieve my copy. I can honestly say that it is one of the best accounts of men at war in modern battle that I have read (and believe me I have read quite a number). I found the book increadibly well observed, compelling, at times touching but above all very very well written and structured. Sam thanks for such a great tribute to what we did last summer. See you at the book launch.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was deployed in Afghanistan and met Sam Kiley a few times, in the book he gives a frank, honest and very realistic view of the work out there as well as the fundamental gallantry of the youg lads serving and fighting every day. I bought the book at lunch time and had finished it by dinner! I really cannot recommend this highly enough! The best Afghanistan account that is out there.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I found this book intriguing and very enlightening. I for one appreciate the motive SK had for writing this book, to be the voice for those fighting on our behalf. I feel I have a slightly better understanding of what those brave men endure and some of their motivation....we will never fully understand! I found myself moved to tears by the accounts of the loss of their colleagues / brothers and the compassion (amidst the jokes) these fighting men have for each other.
A real eye opener.... definitely worth reading, you wont be able to put it down!
A real eye opener.... definitely worth reading, you wont be able to put it down!
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It's Undignified, Being Dead
Kiley accompanied 16 Air Assault Brigade through Operation Herrick Eight (2008). Kiley's strength is his ability to give some sense of the extreme experiences of the war. Read more
Published 12 months ago by AfghanistanPage
Puts you in there with them
A really good book. The author has a way of making you feel the role of the observer and infantry man. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. RD Nairn
Well worth the read
The author (Sam Kiley) is a well respected journalist who has reported from many war zones - this book tells it how it is in Afghanistan. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Jon John
desperate glory
a wonderful insight into what really goes on.I feel very embarrassed at the troops frustrations on missing equipment.but thank them all for the job they do.
Published 19 months ago by dougal
Gripping, poignant , moving.
This is an excellent, very well written book. Gripping, poignant, moving and insightful. It's depressing to understand that our troops are fighting a futile war because they're... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by H. Cole
British perspective for American's eyes
As an American, I found it most interesting to see the War in Afghanistan from a different perspective. The son of a very close friend from Surrey has done two tours in Iraq. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by R. F. Burlinson
A heartstopping look at the real war in Afghanistan
I read this book in one sitting, surrounded by soldiers about to go to Afghanistan, trying very hard not to stare, open-mouthed, at the events on the page. Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2009 by Jack Gilliat
Far too prosaic ...
I've read a large number of Iraq/Afghanistan conflict books and many of the British writers have done an excellent job. However I have to say this book was a let down. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2009 by A. Cresswell
'Good Game'.
I like this book. It is bloody and fierce. The words can horrify, bring tears of pain and at the same time give hope. It has been written so well I could not leave it alone. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2009 by Pedros
MOTHERS OF SERVING TROOPS SHOULD NOT READ THIS
This book for me,was a candid insight to the war in Afghanistan. Troops hands practically tied behind their backs while being expected to fight a war!! Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2009 by J. Thomson
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