Bullet Magnet
Bullet Magnet by Mick Flynn, published by Orion Publishing Group, Limited in 2011, offers a raw and honest account of life as the most highly decorated serving soldier in the British Army. This UK edition spans 352 pages and presents a narrative that begins with Flynn’s experiences in Helmand province, where he faces the Taliban in intense combat. The book traces his journey from a troubled childhood to his military career, detailing the challenges he faced, including time spent in jail and the complexities of personal relationships.
Readers will find an engaging exploration of military life, with a focus on the Iraq War and other conflicts, as well as insights into the emotional struggles of a soldier. Flynn’s story intertwines themes of courage, determination, and the impact of warfare on personal identity. As he navigates his relationships with his estranged wife and girlfriend, the narrative delves into the difficulties of reconciling his soldier persona with his true self. This account is marked by gritty realism and a straightforward storytelling style, making it a significant contribution to the genres of biography and military history.
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A raw, honest and evocative account of life as the most highly decorated serving soldier in the British Army.
From the breakneck pace of an opening where he is in action in Helmand province, under fire from the Taliban, Mick Flynn pulls no punches. It’s obvious that he is a trained killer.
But how did it reach this point? The journey starts with his childhood, a working class lad, learning to fight and finding himself repeatedly on the wrong side of the law. Even after joining the Army he is found at fault and jailed, an experience that finally shocks him into behaving himself. From there, it is off to Northern Ireland and straight into hotspots where Mick’s courage and determination are all that keep him alive.
There’s love too: his estranged wife, Denise, is being brought back into the picture, just as Mick tries to start a new life with his girlfriend Rachel. Can he manage to separate his ferocious soldiering persona from the real Mick? As things remain complicated, Mike flings himself into further tours of duty, in Bosnia, Iraq, the Falklands.
Action-packed, shoots-from-the-hip narration from an engaging hero, this is gritty realism at its most shocking.
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