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ISBN: 9781787384637
Year: 2021
Publisher: Hurst Publishers
Description: Immerse yourself in 'High Risk', a powerful exploration of survival and the human psyche in the face of extreme challenges. This gripping memoir details the tumultuous life of Ben Timberlake—an archaeologist, Special Forces soldier, combat medic, and a man grappling with addiction. Each chapter pulls you deeper into a world filled with high-stakes experiences, from harrowing deployments in Iraq to near-death encounters in a Nazi-themed bar in wartime Yugoslavia.
Witness the chaotic life of an individual who chased adrenaline and excitement, often pushing the limits of survival. With candid, confessional storytelling, 'High Risk' delves into riveting narratives of veterans under the influence, high-risk encounters, and the juxtaposition of war and addiction. Blending dark humor, sharp observations, and hard-hitting realities, this memoir gives voice to those on the fringes—terrorists, junkies, soldiers, and strippers—while chronicling Ben's extraordinary journey through addiction and rehabilitation, ultimately questioning the boundaries of human experience.
This raw and unfiltered tale captivates and provokes thought, offering readers an unparalleled glimpse into the impulses that drive us. Discover why 'High Risk' is deemed essential reading for those intrigued by stories of resilience and recklessness, perfect for fans of memoirs and biographies that expose the darker sides of life.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781787384637
Year: 2021
Publisher: Hurst Publishers
Description:
This is a dark, raw and uncompromising tale of the human condition in extremis, drawing on the many lives of Ben Timberlake: as an archaeologist, Special Forces soldier, combat medic and drug addict.
Starting with Ben's first near-death experience--in a Nazi-themed bar in wartime Yugoslavia--High Risk is a whirlwind tour of everything from service in the SAS, combat in Iraq, and encounters with a gambling-obsessed 9/11 hijacker, to veterans blissed out on MDMA, hook-ups in the world of extreme sex, and battling a heroin habit on a remote Scottish island.
Ben pursued the rush, and the chase often took him over the edge. Instead of asking why, he asked, why not? Blending confessional narrative, classic reportage and acerbic humour, this memoir takes a gonzo look at terrorists, junkies, soldiers and strippers, through the tale of one extraordinary life.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781787384637
Year: 2021
Publisher: Hurst Publishers
Description: Immerse yourself in 'High Risk', a powerful exploration of survival and the human psyche in the face of extreme challenges. This gripping memoir details the tumultuous life of Ben Timberlake—an archaeologist, Special Forces soldier, combat medic, and a man grappling with addiction. Each chapter pulls you deeper into a world filled with high-stakes experiences, from harrowing deployments in Iraq to near-death encounters in a Nazi-themed bar in wartime Yugoslavia.
Witness the chaotic life of an individual who chased adrenaline and excitement, often pushing the limits of survival. With candid, confessional storytelling, 'High Risk' delves into riveting narratives of veterans under the influence, high-risk encounters, and the juxtaposition of war and addiction. Blending dark humor, sharp observations, and hard-hitting realities, this memoir gives voice to those on the fringes—terrorists, junkies, soldiers, and strippers—while chronicling Ben's extraordinary journey through addiction and rehabilitation, ultimately questioning the boundaries of human experience.
This raw and unfiltered tale captivates and provokes thought, offering readers an unparalleled glimpse into the impulses that drive us. Discover why 'High Risk' is deemed essential reading for those intrigued by stories of resilience and recklessness, perfect for fans of memoirs and biographies that expose the darker sides of life.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781787384637
Year: 2021
Publisher: Hurst Publishers
Description:
This is a dark, raw and uncompromising tale of the human condition in extremis, drawing on the many lives of Ben Timberlake: as an archaeologist, Special Forces soldier, combat medic and drug addict.
Starting with Ben's first near-death experience--in a Nazi-themed bar in wartime Yugoslavia--High Risk is a whirlwind tour of everything from service in the SAS, combat in Iraq, and encounters with a gambling-obsessed 9/11 hijacker, to veterans blissed out on MDMA, hook-ups in the world of extreme sex, and battling a heroin habit on a remote Scottish island.
Ben pursued the rush, and the chase often took him over the edge. Instead of asking why, he asked, why not? Blending confessional narrative, classic reportage and acerbic humour, this memoir takes a gonzo look at terrorists, junkies, soldiers and strippers, through the tale of one extraordinary life.