The Hard Way: Adapt, Survive and Win by Mark 'Billy' Billingham (Hardcover, 2019)

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'The SAS and all it stands for is exemplified in men such as Mark 'Billy' Billingham. They are the backbone of the British military and I for one am thankful he is on our side!' - Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'Billy is inspirational and always humble. A giant of a man!' - Bear Grylls 'The most experienced Special Forces soldier in recent memory. The Hard Way is brutally brilliant.' - Tom Marcus, Number One bestselling author of Soldier Spy Billy Billingham grew up tough; a grim future ahead of him offering little respite from the hostile streets he walked. Leaving school at eleven years of age, the threat of borstal hanging over his head, running with gangs in Birmingham, and almost being killed in a knife fight eventually led to Billy discovering the British armed forces at sixteen years of age. It would be the making of him. Billingham would graduate from the Royal Marine cadets to enlisting with the Parachute Regiment in 1983, where he would serve with distinction as a Patrol Commander and expert sniper. In 1991 he took on an even bigger challenge - taking the SAS course - the fearsome and secretive elite special forces unit with a well-won reputation for excellence in operating in extreme and hazardous conditions. He excelled in this life, rising to the rank of sergeant major for the regiment, and undertaking dozens of classified and extremely dangerous missions. He would ultimately serve seventeen years with the SAS, serving in countless war zones, winning a commendation for bravery and being awarded the MBE. After leaving the army he would embrace the life of a bodyguard to Hollywood stars such as Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Sir Michael Caine, Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe, before being recruited as one of the lead instructors on SAS - Who Dares Wins for television. Billy is a highly-decorated veteran; with a reputation for excellence, honesty and integrity not only supporting his comrades Ant Middleton, Jason Fox and Ollie Ollerton, but equally intimidating and inspiring the contestants who take on the gruelling challenges each week. The Hard Way details Billy's story thus far, but will also educate and enthral those wishing to seek a challenge and conquer it - the SAS way.

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PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-139781471186738
eBay Product ID (ePID)20046549405

Product Key Features

Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe Hard Way: Adapt, Survive and Win
Publication Year2019
SubjectGovernment
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaBiographies & True Stories
AuthorMark 'billy' Billingham
FormatHardcover

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Item Height234 mm
Item Width153 mm

Additional Product Features

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorMark 'billy' Billingham

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  • great read

    Honest snapshots of a life lived in the adrenaline filled world of Special Forces, without the embellishments of operations, or a list of military achievements. Billy shows what has inspired his choices, what drives his work ethic, and how the application of his mindset has positively influenced all aspects of his life.

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  • Inspiring great read!

    Inspiring and highly entertaining read, story of an action packed life full of ups and downs, explains the incredible mentality of Britain’s best elite soldiers, worth ever penny.

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  • Came very very early!

    It came within one day, even though it was expected after a week. The books pages were a bit wavy, but other than that excellent condition

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  • Insight into the members who make up the SAS

    An excellent honest book that writes of the determination and strength of character to achieve the best.

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  • very compelling reading.

    right up my street, i can relate to his story , brilliant,

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  • the hard way adapt survive and win

    fantastic book compelling reading about survival and achievement

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  • Mark my words

    This is the best out of the sas series. Billy's story is a page Turner. Recommend

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  • Excellent

    Excellent book. Billy deserves huge admiration. It felt like an honour to read his book.

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  • Great item, great value for money

    Great item, great value for money

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  • Compelling read.

    What a guy. Made himself from a zero to a hero. Definitely a true soldier and more.

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