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Operation Ark

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Operation Ark

By: Pen Farthing
Narrated by: Kerry Hutchinson
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About this listen

Operation Ark was always about people and animals. Pen Farthing’s actions were nothing short of heroic.—Ricky Gervais

67 People. 171 Animals. Getting out was only half the battle.

August 2021. The Taliban invaded Kabul.

The British Government was Missing in Action.

The evacuation was disastrous, shambolic and deadly.

Pen Farthing refused to abandon his charity’s staff or rescue animals. Operation Ark was born.

He was branded a villain who valued “pets over people”, blamed for deserting Afghans, accused of risking British soldiers—nothing could be further from the truth.

©2024 Pen Farthing (P)2024 Claret Press Animals Biological Sciences Military & War Outdoors & Nature Politicians Politics & Activism Science

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Everyone should read or listen to this story. a voice needs to be given to truth

Pen Farthing is a brace, honest and compassionate man

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What an amazingly honest story about the failures of the British government and the true heroism of individuals acting during conflict.
Superb narration as well. A+++

Incredible story everyone should listen to this.

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Finally the real truth behind the headline ‘pets before people’. An informative book about what was really happening during the British and American exodus from Afghanistan. Intelligently read and professionally produced.

The truth

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I followed Nowzad for years, I was so happy to buy the book and on audible. It's a fantastic, fascinating story which is almost unbelievable, which makes it a gripping read.

An honest story

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The whole story was captivating from start to finish. Totally unbelievable the incompetence of the UK government and the lies told to deflect their shortcomings. Excellent read.

The lies and misinformation peddled by UK authorities and government.

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