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The Hard Way

Adapt, Survive and Win

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The Hard Way

By: Mark 'Billy' Billingham
Narrated by: Mark 'Billy' Billingham, Simon Slater
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 THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.

‘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

'The most experienced Special Forces soldier in recent memory. The Hard Way is brutally brilliant.' – Tom Marcus, Number One bestselling author of Soldier Spy

Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham grew up tough, a grim future ahead of him offering little respite from the hostile streets he walked. Leaving school at thirteen, he ran with gangs in Walsall – and almost died in a knife fight. At sixteen, Billy discovered the British armed forces. It would be the making of him.

Billingham would succeed in passing the Parachute Regiment’s arduous ‘P Company’ selection and training, going on to serve with 3 PARA. He then took on an even bigger challenge: selection for the SAS – the elite special forces unit known for excellence in operating under extreme conditions. Billy excelled in this field, undertaking numerous classified and life-threatening missions. After leaving the army, Billy served as bodyguard to Hollywood stars, including Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

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.©2019 Mark Billingham (P)2019 Simon & Schuster UK Historical Military & War Politicians Politics & Activism Military Inspiring Thought-Provoking War

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'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 is inspirational and always humble. A giant of a man!’ (Bear Grylls)
‘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)
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This ia a great book from start to finish. I would highly recommend this audible.

Great book

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Great book would say it’s probably the best one I’ve read from the lads on SAS who dares win yet, always a interesting read

Best one yet from that group

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Amongst the best of these personal stories ever produced. Insightful, honest and will leave you feeling nothing but respect for Billy and grateful for his service and contributions to humanity. A must read or listen.

Outstanding

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Really interesting life story, definitely worth a listen. Well written and well read.

Both narrators are excellent but I would say an element of authenticity is lost when the author, who narrates his sections well, doesn’t read the whole thing. Nonetheless thoroughly enjoyable, recommend to anyone.

Gripping and inspiring story

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Good story of his journey, let down though by a narrator far too politely spoken to fit the text and story - made it feel less authentic.

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