Barefoot Soldier - Johnson Beharry,Nick Cook

Category: Humor
Language: English
Keywords: Barefoot Soldier
Written by Johnson Beharry,Nick Cook

‘Beharry has a rich inner life and is possessed of an unselfconsciously poetic turn of phrase. Relating a recurrent nightmare in which he’s trapped inside a burning Warrior, he writes, “The dream sticks to me like the smell of smoke”‘ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH ‘A heartbreaking, uplifting and inspirational read’ SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘Johnson Beharry earned his VC for “repeated extreme gallantry and unquestioned valour” in Iraq, but the full story of his journey there is still more inspiring’ DAILY MAIL ‘Gets my vote as book of the year. The word ‘hero’ is often bandied about by the media, but where Beharry is concerned, it’s a fitting description’ Andy McNab ‘Gripping . . . Vividly atmospheric and briskly paced’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH ‘Beharry’s story is a fascinating and emotional one, told in a pragmatic style that invites sympathy because it never asks for it’ SUNDAY BUSINESS POST ‘This fascinating autobiography includes some superb battle descriptions, such as the horror of watching a young child launch a rocket-propelled grenade and seeing it get nearer and nearer’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘It undeniably conveys the authentic ring of modern conflict.’ TLS ‘This book is a compelling, well-written story that is not easy to put down… Beharry’s extraordinary story is one of the most striking of modern times.’ SOLDIER ‘Frank, heartbreaking and laced with humour, BAREFOOT SOLDIER is an utterly compelling story of extraordinary courage that will inspire this and future generations.’