Seeking escape from the quiet countryside of North Wales, the young James Wharton joined the British Army with adventure on his mind - and he found it. At basic training, boozing and brawling accompany the daily trials of army life but all the while James faces a battle of his own: he is gay and finding the courage to tell t only his family and friends but his fellow soldiers will be the biggest challenge of all. Written with searing honesty, James charts his incredible journey from punch bag to poster boy, along the way describing the troubles and trials of coming to terms with his sexuality. Late nights in the clubs of Soho to early mornings guarding the Queen; rocket attacks in the deserts of Iraq to tank rides with Prince Harry on the plains of Canada - this is James's life out in the army.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Biteback Publishing
GTIN
9781849545402
ISBN-10
1849545405
ISBN-13
9781849545402
eBay Product ID (ePID)
152508158
Product Key Features
Author
James Wharton
Format
Hardback
Language
English
Topic
Autobiography: Historical, Political & Military
Publication Year
2013
Type
Autobiography
Genre
Autobiography: Historical, Political & Military
Dimensions
Weight
499g
Depth
33 mm
Height
216mm
Width
135mm
Additional Product Features
Weight (kg)
0.5
Place of Publication
London
Spine
33mm
Regional Cuisine
British
Pagination
352
Audience
General
Content Note
Illustrations
Region
UK
Author Biography
James Wharton was one of the first 'out' soldiers in the armed forces. James was the first openly gay person to appear on the front cover of Soldier magazine, the British Army's official publication.