- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: W&N; First Edition edition (10 Oct 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0304364614
- ISBN-13: 978-0304364619
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 289,476 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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BBC 2 are running SAS Embassy Seige again on Wed Jan 8th. Robin Horsfall took part in SAS: EMBASSY SIEGE, shown on BBC 2 on 25th July, talking about his role in the SAS Iranian Embassy siege. Robin Horsfall has done/is doing interviews with:RICHARD & JUDY (CHANNEL 4) (14 Oct)TALKSPORT (11 Oct) on the Mark Green show.GARY ROBERTSON SHOW on BBC Radio Scotland (18 Oct)JOHNNIE WALKER (BBC Radio 2) with Richard Allinson (21 Oct)BBC WORLD SERVICE 'Calling theFalklands'BBC Radio Shropshire, BBC Radio Gloucestershire, BBC Radio Suffolk(14 Oct), and BBC Radio Lincolnshire (27 Oct)Other interviews include: WATFORD OBSERVER, BUCKS FREE PRESS (to plug his High Wycombe event) and LIMITED EDITION magazine MAIL ON SUNDAY have run a review. Robin Horsfall has done 8 boo
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From the Paras to the SAS: Robin Horsfall's incredible personal story
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Robin Horsfall really has produced a truly wonderful book, that makes for absolutely compelling reading - to the point that when I finished it, I turned straight back to the start and read it again.
From his early days as a boy soldier, to his trials and tribulations as a para, and eventually to the tough selection process to become a member of our elite SAS, this work will have you gripped from start to finish, with a good number of amusing anecdotes, such as the jungle's infamous "b***ard tree", which had me laughing out loud.
I'd remembered Robin's name from a wonderful BBC documentary charting the 6 days of the Iranian Embassy Siege in 1980, where he was a member of the SAS team which stormed and brought to a conclusion that compelling episode in recent British history.
I'm so glad I did remember his name, as this book makes for one hell of a read.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Robin Horsefall is a very down to earth man. He tells the story as it is with no bravado, and at times, he is even a little shameful of things he has done. He does not try to be a hero, and I firmly respect the way he has written this book with apparent utmost honesty and lack of arrogance.
Rest assured that this still remains the most exciting SAS book I have read, and holds itself head and shoulders above "Bravo two zero" and "the one that got away". Horseful is master at setting the atmosphere and at times in the book I felt as though I were laid on the ground next to him behind enemy lines (with my heart racing).
Once you start this book you will think of little else until it is finished and then you will wish there was more.
All in all an absolutely superb read, I reccommend it whole heartedly!
Rest assured that this still remains the most exciting SAS book I have read, and holds itself head and shoulders above "Bravo two zero" and "the one that got away". Horseful is master at setting the atmosphere and at times in the book I felt as though I were laid on the ground next to him behind enemy lines (with my heart racing).
Once you start this book you will think of little else until it is finished and then you will wish there was more.
All in all an absolutely superb read, I reccommend it whole heartedly!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had the pleasure of meeting Robin when we were both featured as guests on a political discussion show. To say it was an honour would be an understatement - he has a military record and personal history that marks him out as a truly remarkable man. Having firstly met him, and secondly read his book, I can well understand how he's gained such a legendary reputation amongst the military community.
Robin became a boy soldier at the tender age of 15 on the famously robust `Junior Leaders course'. If you've ever wondered why the British Infantry has consistently produced the finest NCOs in the world then one need look no further than this course: in the 1970/80s most of our RSMs were graduates of this scheme. Following on from that Robin became an elite Para at just 17 (another outstanding feat), and even more impressively, a fully blown SAS trooper at just 21.
But Fighting Scared is much more than just another Special Forces memoir, and the author's moving personal story of a grim childhood, and consequent fears and self-doubt, resonates throughout the expertly written text. Robin's story has a profound humanity and self-awareness behind it, and he explains clearly, and demonstrates with graphic candour, why walking away from violence is often the hardest thing to do.
Most readers will undoubtedly relish the adrenaline packed descriptions of daily life within the SAS and the remorseless cycle of military op's; but for me the story of his struggle for acceptance and fight for respect and dignity, within the Para's and basic training, was equally valid. Robin teaches us that the greatest victory of all is to merely stand up and be counted, and that if a man ever desires to be exceptional, then he has to be prepared to sacrifice everything he has.
An outstanding story and a true military classic.
Steven McLaughlin
Author of Squaddie - a soldier's story
Robin became a boy soldier at the tender age of 15 on the famously robust `Junior Leaders course'. If you've ever wondered why the British Infantry has consistently produced the finest NCOs in the world then one need look no further than this course: in the 1970/80s most of our RSMs were graduates of this scheme. Following on from that Robin became an elite Para at just 17 (another outstanding feat), and even more impressively, a fully blown SAS trooper at just 21.
But Fighting Scared is much more than just another Special Forces memoir, and the author's moving personal story of a grim childhood, and consequent fears and self-doubt, resonates throughout the expertly written text. Robin's story has a profound humanity and self-awareness behind it, and he explains clearly, and demonstrates with graphic candour, why walking away from violence is often the hardest thing to do.
Most readers will undoubtedly relish the adrenaline packed descriptions of daily life within the SAS and the remorseless cycle of military op's; but for me the story of his struggle for acceptance and fight for respect and dignity, within the Para's and basic training, was equally valid. Robin teaches us that the greatest victory of all is to merely stand up and be counted, and that if a man ever desires to be exceptional, then he has to be prepared to sacrifice everything he has.
An outstanding story and a true military classic.
Steven McLaughlin
Author of Squaddie - a soldier's story
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fantastic book..buy it..!!!!
having lived in hereford for 20 years.i once met robin in a pub and had a brief chat to him..and i must say he is a very down to earth and amicable guy.. Read more
Published 21 days ago by rama o rama
fighting scared Robin Horsfall
I found this book to be very well written,enjoyable and very informative.This is the first book i've read by an ex special forces person and it was a great book from start to... Read more
Published 19 months ago by kidvegas
A 10 star read
I bought this book at the same time as Eye of the Storm. After reading the former I was therefore expecting more of the same bias with the same fate as a result - ripped up and... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by Ms. E. J. Baker
Breaking Free Of His Past
Robin Horsfall was bullied as a child, both at school and by his step-father. This all but destroyed his self-confidence. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by Ian Millard
As true and good as it gets
As an ex para myself who didn't quite have as interesting a career as robin, I can tell you it don't get any better or true to life than this, the paralels to my own career was to... Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2009 by Mr. P. J. Daw
A cut above the norm
Very impressed with this book. Much more insightful and human than Andy Mcnab's SAS memoirs. I enjoyed AM's books and thought they were fine, until I read this one. Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2009 by D. Edwards
An honest and open account
Having read many of the British Special Forces memoirs around, I found this book to be one of the best. Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2009 by L. BETTLES
Well Done Rob
It has been said,that this is one of the best books about the sas.Well it is the -best-.Not only is it about the fights that Rob took part in,for the call of duty,but it goes... Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2008 by Steve G
one of the best
This book is without a doubt one of the best SAS books out their and needs to be read by anyone interestted in millitary history, theirs loads of great info on the SAS, loads of... Read more
Published on 21 April 2008 by T. Glover
Nothing scared about Robin
A really gripping story about a guy who gave his all and ended up being stabbed in the back by those who should have known better. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2008 by G Comd
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