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"A gripping account of special forces at work . . . a tremendous adventure story."-"Daily Telegraph"
"The best account yet of the SAS in action."-"Sunday Times"
"The best account yet of the SAS in action."-"Sunday Times"
"From the Trade Paperback edition."
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The first work of non-fiction in twelve years from the bestselling author of Bravo Two Zero and Immediate Action
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
After reading Bravo Two Zero and Immediate Action a long time ago as a young soldier, I still cannot bring myself to read a fiction book from Andy McNab; not because they might not be good but because of the first two books being non-fiction. However, as soon as I discovered that he had created a new book of his personal stories I broke my pledge of "no more war stories" and bought it.
The book does build upon Immediate Action but it has an underlying and consistent message, one that I unfortunately witnessed in some ex-Falkland paras. Without telling the lay of the book and thereby removing the enjoyment for other readers, what I will say is that the story follows a young trooper meeting "brothers in arms" and what can result from years at the hard edge. Like Andy's first two books; I read this one in under a week (I spend some time at airports!)
The message is simple; the reality of war is hell and those that return can suffer from physical and/or mental injury. Both types of wounds can be very deep and life threatening; the latter is extremely difficult to heal. The book concludes with open emotion and I take my hat (well, beret as an ex-para) to anyone who can put that onto paper.
The book does build upon Immediate Action but it has an underlying and consistent message, one that I unfortunately witnessed in some ex-Falkland paras. Without telling the lay of the book and thereby removing the enjoyment for other readers, what I will say is that the story follows a young trooper meeting "brothers in arms" and what can result from years at the hard edge. Like Andy's first two books; I read this one in under a week (I spend some time at airports!)
The message is simple; the reality of war is hell and those that return can suffer from physical and/or mental injury. Both types of wounds can be very deep and life threatening; the latter is extremely difficult to heal. The book concludes with open emotion and I take my hat (well, beret as an ex-para) to anyone who can put that onto paper.
30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book does much more than just take over from where Bravo Two Zero and Immediate Action left off. It traces Andy McNab's military career from the time he joined 7 Troop, SAS, to the time he left, but covers many other aspects of his subsequent life as and when they overlap with other members of the Troop. In many ways, this is as much their story as his, and McNab is man enough to give centre stage from time to time to giants like Frank Collins, Al Slater and Nish Bruce. Nor does he try to sweep bad news under the carpet; the events of 1998 when Dr Thomas Shanks gunned down his former girlfriend with an AK47 in a Leeds car park are given a full airing. This is a reflective, almost sad, book, but it's none the worse for that. The reality is starting to hit home about the time-bomb of PTSD, and McNab champions the cause of counselling, even for rough, tough SAS lads. This book might be harrowing, but it still carries all the McNab hallmarks of a brilliant sense of (dark) humour, and dialogue and action that crackles with authenticity. I loved it. I just hope the powers that be take heed of what men like McNab are saying.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read every Mcnab book and I have to agree with the others that this book is pretty much all covered before.
What it did do was lead me to other books by different authors that I did enjoy (Freefall)
What it did do was lead me to other books by different authors that I did enjoy (Freefall)
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Dull
Like most people, I bought this book on the back of reading Immediate Action (very good, depending on what you believe) and Bravo Two Zero (good, depending on who you believe). Read more
Published 2 months ago by miguljkd
Excellent
As usual could'nt put book down, easy read funny, sad and surprising. An insight to what makes the difference between the them and us's.
Published 2 months ago by yvonne
unexpected emotions
I've always liked military books and after reading Seven Troop, I have never felt so touched by what I was reading.
The pure emotion was shocking. Read more
The pure emotion was shocking. Read more
Published 4 months ago by girlie
Seven Troop
loved this book, but then love most Andy McNab books. Liked how it takes you back to where he first started in the SAS. You feel like you know the boys by the end of it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Margaret Anderson
Good Read
I liked this book and enjoyed reading it, but it's no bravo 2-0 or Immediate Action. Alot of the time in this book just seems to be Seven Troop sitting around in some woods drinkin... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Frazer
Brilliant! Classic Mcnab
I started reading this book and I couldn't put it down. This is one of Andy Mcnab's earlier books of which I have read many previously and as usual it didn't disappoint. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Smickey
Truthful, Emotional and a great book
This is the first McNab book I have read and definately not the last.
The book covers him joining the SAS to when he leaves. Read more
The book covers him joining the SAS to when he leaves. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Martin Giles
Poor Quality Binding
The actual reading of the book is great, good quality writing from Andy McNab as usual, unfortunately the binding of the book is poor, I am currently away on holiday & took this... Read more
Published 12 months ago by IanMcK61
Brilliant
If you into your SAS/Army books then you'll love this. Very revealing and a good insight into what our boys go through in the name of their country. Definitely recommend!
Published 12 months ago by Rich, Burton
More top notch non fiction from McNab
Im a firm believer that truth is stranger than fiction and as such almost all of my reading is non fiction. Read more
Published 14 months ago by miknik
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