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The Hard Way

Adapt, Survive and Win

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The Hard Way

By: Mark 'Billy' Billingham
Narrated by: Mark 'Billy' Billingham, Simon Slater
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.

‘The SAS and all it stands for is exemplified in men such as Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham. They are the backbone of the British military and I for one am thankful he is on our side!’ – Sir Ranulph Fiennes

'The most experienced Special Forces soldier in recent memory. The Hard Way is brutally brilliant.' – Tom Marcus, Number One bestselling author of Soldier Spy


Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham grew up tough, a grim future ahead of him offering little respite from the hostile streets he walked. Leaving school at thirteen, he ran with gangs in Walsall – and almost died in a knife fight. At sixteen, Billy discovered the British armed forces. It would be the making of him.

Billingham would succeed in passing the Parachute Regiment’s arduous ‘P Company’ selection and training, going on to serve with 3 PARA. He then took on an even bigger challenge: selection for the SAS – the elite special forces unit known for excellence in operating under extreme conditions. Billy excelled in this field, undertaking numerous classified and life-threatening missions. After leaving the army, Billy served as bodyguard to Hollywood stars, including Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

The Hard Way details Billy’s story thus far, but will also educate and enthral those wishing to seek a challenge and conquer it – the SAS way.©2019 Mark Billingham (P)2019 Simon & Schuster UK
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'The most experienced Special Forces soldier in recent memory. The Hard Way is brutally brilliant.' (Tom Marcus, Number One bestselling author of Soldier Spy)
‘Billy is inspirational and always humble. A giant of a man!’ (Bear Grylls)
‘The SAS and all it stands for is exemplified in men such as Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham. They are the backbone of the British military and I for one am thankful he is on our side!’ (Sir Ranulph Fiennes)

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Great book

This ia a great book from start to finish. I would highly recommend this audible.

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Not what I was expecting

This isn't a Rambo do or die type affair, it is more about some interesting story's of life after the military. The book links how being in the military gives you skills and experience which can be used outside to help others.

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Fantastic

Loved this book really funny and insightful into the life of a inspirational man. Hats off sir

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Brilliant

Brings out many different emotions, very well written. Shocking, fascinating, humbling and funny. Well worth listening to more than once at least.

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Great read

Fantastic book. What a bloke, these men are superhuman! Very enjoyable read I’ve read all the books from the SAS tv shows SF guys and this one is right up there. Highly recommend

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Interesting and colourful military career

Excellent story of coming from nowhere to somewhere and succeeding 'the hard way'.

Would have preferred the author to narrate, but not the end of the world.

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Excellent

One of the most inspiring and interesting listens. Really enjoyed it from start to finish

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Exceptional

Loved every second of it, listened whilst cracking on with some gardening, gonna train to join the Royal engineers and follow in my father's footsteps after he left the regiment

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great book

great book i knew billy as a young boy and knew he was determined to go far

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Very motivational book!

Thank you very much Mr Billingham, very thoughtful, honest and motivational book, esp as have been struggling personally.

Will miss our journeys to and from work together.

ALF 👊💪😁

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