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  • By: Jason Fox
  • Narrated by: Jason Fox
  • Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,889 ratings)

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Summary

Brought to you by Penguin.

The extraordinary No.1 best seller.

Battle Scars tells the story of Jason Fox’s career as an elite operator, from the gunfights, hostage rescues, daring escapes and heroic endeavours that defined his service, to a very different kind of battle that awaited him at home.

After more than two decades of active duty, Foxy was diagnosed with complex PTSD, forcing him to leave the military brotherhood and confront the hard reality of what follows. What happens when you become your own enemy? How do you keep on fighting when life itself no longer feels worth fighting for?

Unflinchingly honest, Battle Scars is a breathtaking account of Special Forces soldiering: a chronicle of operational bravery, and of superhuman courage on and off the battlefield.

©2018 Jason Fox (P)2018 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"The most important book you’ll ever [listen to].... Battle Scars will save lives.'" (Tom Marcus, author of Soldier Spy)

"A vivid, searing account of a life at war." (Bear Grylls)

"A must [listen]." (Ant Middleton, best-selling author of First Man In)

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A honest and interesting read.

Foxy shows amazing strength of character by giving a full and honest account of his career and struggles.

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PTSD

great book good story and suffering PTSD AFTER my time in Afghanistan found it ahelp worked for CIA

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Interesting content, narration not great

The overall content is pretty good but Jason Fox's narration was mediocre at best. So much so that I would not recommend this audio book

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Life and it's struggle can be tough for us all

Fantastic book, we need more people to be honest and help others. Great read Foxy.

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hooked, great book

not one for war stories, this had me hooked from the off as its a solid mix of all aspects of military life and resilience. what a humble, modest man. everyone could benefit from reading/listening to this.

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Great book

Great book, made even better because the author narrates it. Very though provoking & highlights Mental Health

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A fantastic insight into the mind of an elite soldier and the struggles that follow

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Excellent insight into the effects of PTSD and the importance of mental health

A great insight into the challenges of mental health and how they can be overcome. Well done Jason.

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Didn’t know how much I needed to hear this story

I admire & respect people who are not afraid to show vulnerability. I believe more people should do it. Honestly cannot thank you enough for this book Jason you have given people so much hope with your open & honest story. Even people who aren’t suffering from mental health can benefit from listening to this book as it gives an insight into peoples behaviour instead of people assuming someone is just being funny or angry for nothing it will hopefully make a lot of people consider the fact that it could be there mental illness that’s making them react in a certain way not the actual person.

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Exceptional insight into a harsh path

Superb book that shows the strength needed for making the right decisions.
I, like many others have been through similar paths and it is somewhat warming to be able to relate to the journey, albeit with a very different catalyst

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