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A Gurkha's Story: The Explosive True Story of the First Gurkha in the SAS by Johnny Gurkha (Hardcover, 2013)
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This is the first ever autobiography of a Gurkha soldier. The author was also the first Gurkha to win acceptance into the elite ranks of the SAS. Within these pages is a thrilling and inspiring story, which will be relished and enjoyed by military and non-military enthusiasts alike. Detailed and fascinating descriptions of early life and culture in Nepal, of the incredibly tough selection for both the Gurkhas and the SAS and dramatic, nail-biting deployments in Bosnia, Kosovo and Afghanistan experiencing danger, and death at close hand, and where the author served directly alongside Prince Harry, combine with 24 stunning original photographs to create this very handsome and collectible landmark hardback volume. In the depictions of Nepalese family life and customs, of the author's cherished dream of honouring his father's name and military prowess in World War Two, the rivalries and bonds of friendship and camaraderie among fellow soldiers, as well as some of the experiences of Gurkhas coming to Britain for the first time, the story is a personal and often moving one, told with honesty, sensitivity and good humour. As well as being a remarkable true-life adventure and a unique military memoir this is a multi-layered book, revealing among other things some of the conflicts and hidden tensions at work within the British Army and the Brigade of Gurkhas, including the veiled influence of the caste system. 'A Gurkha's Story' makes for truly inspiring reading, showing how with belief and determination, loyalty, hard work and courage the most difficult of challenges can be overcome, the most impossible seeming dreams realised. The author pays tribute to the opportunities given him by the British Army, offers gratitude to the people of Britain for their support for all of the Gurkhas in past and recent times, and expresses the hope that the special relationship forged over some 200 years between Britain and the people of Nepal will continue to flourish in peace as it has done in war. Most importantly of all, this book is dedicated to the author's friends and comrades, Nepalese and British, who gave their lives while serving in Afghanistan.Product Identifiers
PublisherLamjung Books
ISBN-139780957552005
eBay Product ID (ePID)148928856
Product Key Features
Number of Pages256 Pages
Publication NameA Gurkha's Story: the Explosive True Story of the First Gurkha in the Sas
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGovernment
Publication Year2013
TypeTextbook
AuthorJohnny Gurkha
Subject AreaBiographies & True Stories
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height240 mm
Item Width160 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorJohnny Gurkha
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- 25 Jan, 2017
Well written, good read.
Good story about a good man. The loyal Gurkha has served this country with distinction.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 30 May, 2024
Excellent. Thanks so much
Excellent. Thanks so muchVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Nov, 2016
Ok
Not the best I've read but ok overall.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
