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Beyond the Drop Zone

A Paratrooper's Story

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Andrew Williams enlisted in the Parachute Regiment despite a turbulent upbringing at just 16. Deployed to the deadly frontlines of Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2006, he confronted the brutal realities of warfare, engaging in some of the most intense combat witnessed by the British Army since the Korean War. After his military service, Andrew transitioned into domestic counter-intelligence. He spent over a decade as a high-risk security consultant, navigating some of the world’s most dangerous and unpredictable environments. These harrowing experiences forced him to face not only the physical dangers around him but also the deep, often unseen, psychological scars left by war. Beyond The Drop Zone, takes you on a gripping journey from patrolling the streets of Northern Ireland to war-torn Iraq, coming face to face with ISIS, and engaging in fierce battles in Afghanistan with 3 PARA. This raw and unflinching memoir reveals the psychological toll of combat, Andrew’s struggles with mental health, and his fight against a life-threatening illness. It is a powerful account of overcoming immense adversity, finding a path to healing, and discovering the strength of perseverance. This is his story, told in his own words.

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An honest personal account without waffle or embellishment. Many veterans will relate to this story, his experiences, and his psychological battles.

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This is a great story from Andrew about his life and what he did and went through before, during and after the army. It’s great to hear his voice behind his own story

Great story

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andrew writes with such honesty and raw emotion. a very powerful account of his journey battling ptsd after such a climatic and horrendous combat operations. His sincere humility is evident throughout the book. you won't be able to put the book down a must read for any serving military or veteran esp battling mental health. andrew goes where the government has failed to help our veterans

a powerful must read

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As a serving Paratrooper this book resonates with my life experiences. Every word as if I had written it myself. If you want realistic yet humble knowledge of life as a Para this is the book for you. Keep writing Brother 🙌 🟥🟦🟩⬛️

Relatable.

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This book was one I was looking forward to as followed on Insta for a while and already knew parts of Andy’s life from podcasts. To listen this from start to finish really puts it all together. Not going to tell anything here but to go through so much and come out so positive he is a real credit to himself and his family. Thanks for this book.

Really enjoyed from start to finish

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