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Book Synopsis ''A great and inspiring book from Doncaster''s bravest son. Read it in a day'' - Jeremy Clarkson
''Ben is the embodiment of positive thinking. What he has achieved, in large part through willpower, is nothing short of miraculous. An inspiration to us all'' - Ant Middleton
The story of Ben Parkinson MBE, the most injured soldier to have survived Afghanistan
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What were you doing when you were 22? Where were you in the world? What did you want to do with your life?
Ben Parkinson was a 6''4 Paratrooper. He was in Afghanistan fighting for his country. He wanted to always be a soldier, to be a father and to get home in one piece. But we don''t always get what we want. So the question is: how do we react when that happens? Easy:
You find something new to fight for.
Ben Parkinson MBE is an inspiration to everyone. He suffered 37 injuries when his Land Rover hit a mine in Helmand in 2006, inclu
Trade Review
It will move you - not just to tears but fury...a brilliantly visceral and detailed account * The Times *
One of many reasons for reading this military memoir and self-help guide is to remind yourself what a proper hero looks like ... Losing The Battle, Winning The War is that rare thing - a book that's recommended unreservedly * Mirror *
