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Penniless, divorced and AWOL from the British forces, Bill Parris volunteered for the French Foreign Legion in the early 1980s. Unlike many British volunteers to the Legion, Bill did not desert. He endured a horrendous training regime and, despite a fear of heights (!) joined the elite Foreign Legion Parachute Regiment. This is more than a war story - it is a personal journey too, as Bill comes to terms with his own inner demons. His five years' service included brutal combat in Rwanda and Chad, events that still trigger nightmares. But he emerged as a man at peace with himself, and with a story to tell.
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Bill Parris was born in Newcastle. He joined the RAF Regiment in the 1980s before travelling to Paris to join the French Foreign Legion. He is now re-married with two children and lives in Newcastle.
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I AM UNWELL AND MAY NOT SEE MY sons grow up. Read the first page
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked up the book expecting another classic French Foriegn Legion story. Most of the book details the first eights months of Bill Paris's career in the Legion, the following 4 years are summed up in three somewhat suspicious chapters detailing combat experience in Africa. Bisaar that the Rwanda troubles began in 1990 and yet Bill was serving in the early 80's....doesn't make sense, neither the usage of GPS systems that didn't come into service until the 90's, like the American Minimi he was using and where did he find the British 66mm Rocket Launcher that the French have never had. The photographs are all professional...many labled incorrectly....are there not any personal photographs? There is no doubt that Bill spent five years in the Legion, all due respect. However, what did he do there, there seems to be a lot missing?? This is an entertaining book, to be read with a pinch of salt. Still 5 stars, one for each year in the legion! Well done Bill.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Not normally the type of book that I would read (being a fantasy/horror reader), however, due to the author being a local lad I gave it a go. I'm pleased that I did. The book is well written and is a heartfelt journey through the rigours of Foreign Legion training and beyond. Well done that man!!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A great read. You feel as if you are making the journey with the author and fighting alongside him.
Once you pick this up, leave yourself several hours to complete it. You will not be able to put it down!!
Brings the Legion kicking and screaming into 21st century. Buy it, you won`t be disappointed.
Once you pick this up, leave yourself several hours to complete it. You will not be able to put it down!!
Brings the Legion kicking and screaming into 21st century. Buy it, you won`t be disappointed.
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I Remember things differently
I Served with Bill at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire when he popped up after deserting from the Legion this was in late 86 and we struck up a friendship we worked in the Main Guardroom... Read more
Published 18 months ago by ScouseRay
Interesting read
Firstly may i say i enjoyed the read. I found it fluid and to the point. It did lack some detail post completion of training but if he brought out another book to fill in the gaps... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Per ardua 42
Memorable but...
An excellent memoir, which briefly covers active service in Rwanda and Tchad during the late 80's, early 90's. The only thing I'd bring up is the lack of photographs. Read more
Published on 17 July 2006 by JBS
Not Bad
I agree with previous comments about this book giving a more upbeat insight than the violent experiences of Christian Jennings and Simon Murray. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2006 by KPG
Disappointing
I was looking forward to this book, having seen it advertised a few weeks before publication. I've read a few similar books and enjoy reading about men and women who push... Read more
Published on 17 July 2004 by Sean R. Miller
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