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High Risk

A True Story of the SAS, Drugs and Other Bad Behaviour

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High Risk

By: Ben Timberlake
Narrated by: Ben Timberlake
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Sex and drugs and lock and load.

Ben Timberlake has spent a lifetime in pursuit of the ultimate rush. This is an account of his near-execution in wartime Yugoslavia, his time in the SAS, combat in Iraq, encounters with a gambling-obsessed 9/11 hijacker, veterans blissed out on MDMA, as well as exploring hook-ups in the world of extreme sex and battling a heroin habit on a remote Scottish island. In this pilgrimage on the road of excess Ben looks at the social, biological, religious and personal factors that drive people to the edge and has a whole lot of fun along the way.

The why? As Mallory said of Everest, ‘Because it’s there.’ In Ben’s case, there was no risk too high or gutter too low.

Like a cross between Jason Bourne and Anthony Bourdain, this is Kitchen Confidential for the War on Terror. An unforgettable Audible Exclusive that will sate even the most hardened adrenaline junkie.

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With a style combining Jonathan Meades and P.J. O'Rourke; this is far away from Andy McNab that you can get. The author is a tremendous narrator. It is a life well lived, and well told. There is plenty of risking taking and thrills, but more than that you get to understand what drove him to seek all this out. All along it is coloured with dark, yet frequently laugh out loud humour.

Powerful and Original

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I have nearly 200 audiobooks on my account but none have made me laugh out loud as much as this.

Brutally Honest

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I think this was suggested by Audible, and say what you want about algorithms (as mentioned in the book!) but was/is an amazing book and one of the few books that I will listen to again.

Very honest, interesting and well written novel, covering different experiences Ben Timberlake has had, with some science behind them, that also works shifting your mindset like a self help book.

If you’re looking at your credits, thinking “should I, or shouldn’t I?” Do yourself a favour and give it a try.

I’ve been recommending to all my friends and I’m sure they’ll love it too. Interesting, insane and inspirational stuff.

Interesting, insane and inspirational.

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Eye opening, honest, well delivered. One of the best I’ve listened to. Couldn’t stop. This book delivers much more than you’d like spect it to

Incredible

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A refreshing and insightful reflection on a life fully lived. It differs from similar books in a way that ought to broaden the appeal. I took a chance when buying this one and was glad I did.

A life fully lived

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