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Discover the incredible journey of bravery with the bestselling memoir by Victoria Cross recipient Mark Donaldson. This brand new trade paperback, published by Pan Macmillan Australia in 2014, spans 432 pages that delve deep into the life of a hero who defined courage. On September 2, 2008, Trooper Mark Donaldson's quick decision in Afghanistan changed his destiny. He became the first Australian awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery since 1969, a testament to his extraordinary valor.
Mark’s life is not just about heroic acts, but an inspiring narrative marked by personal tragedies, including the loss of his father and the mysterious disappearance of his mother. Despite the odds, he pursued a path of discipline and dedication, finding purpose in the Australian army, where he rose through the ranks to join the elite SAS.
This memoir is praised as one of the most compelling accounts by a serving member of the Australian military, offering insights into both the personal struggles of a warrior and the broader context of Australia's longest war. Mark Donaldson's heartfelt story is a powerful reminder of resilience and redemption, appealing to readers interested in military history, autobiographies, and motivational stories.
Your purchase includes **free shipping**, and please allow up to **6 weeks for delivery**. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Get your copy of this extraordinary biography today!
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: 9781743519103
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2014
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 432
Description:
The incredible bestselling memoir by Victoria Cross recipient Mark Donaldson
"A heartfelt work by a substantial man" Herald Sun
WINNER OF THE ABIA AWARD FOR BEST BIOGRAPHY 2014
On 2 September 2008, in eastern Afghanistan, Trooper Mark Donaldson made a split-second decision that would change his life. His display of extraordinary courage saw him awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia, making him the first Australian to receive our highest award for bravery since 1969.
Yet Mark's journey to those crucial moments was almost as exceptional as the acts that led to his VC.
He was rebellious even before the death of his father in his mid-teens. A few years later, his mother disappeared, presumed murdered.
Mark's lifestyle could have easily led him further down the path of self-destructiveness and petty crime. But he took a different road: the army. It proved to be his salvation. He found himself a natural soldier, progressing to the SAS, the peak of the Australian military.
PRAISE FOR THE CROSSROAD
"One of the most impressive memoirs published by a serving member of the Australian military" Weekend Australian
"A mature and generous account, revealing of himself and Australia's longest war, still poorly understood at home" Sydney Morning Herald
"The transformation from zero to hero that Donaldson describes... is testament to what can be achieved through sheer determination" Weekend Australia
Mark’s life is not just about heroic acts, but an inspiring narrative marked by personal tragedies, including the loss of his father and the mysterious disappearance of his mother. Despite the odds, he pursued a path of discipline and dedication, finding purpose in the Australian army, where he rose through the ranks to join the elite SAS.
This memoir is praised as one of the most compelling accounts by a serving member of the Australian military, offering insights into both the personal struggles of a warrior and the broader context of Australia's longest war. Mark Donaldson's heartfelt story is a powerful reminder of resilience and redemption, appealing to readers interested in military history, autobiographies, and motivational stories.
Your purchase includes **free shipping**, and please allow up to **6 weeks for delivery**. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Get your copy of this extraordinary biography today!
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: 9781743519103
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2014
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 432
Description:
The incredible bestselling memoir by Victoria Cross recipient Mark Donaldson
"A heartfelt work by a substantial man" Herald Sun
WINNER OF THE ABIA AWARD FOR BEST BIOGRAPHY 2014
On 2 September 2008, in eastern Afghanistan, Trooper Mark Donaldson made a split-second decision that would change his life. His display of extraordinary courage saw him awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia, making him the first Australian to receive our highest award for bravery since 1969.
Yet Mark's journey to those crucial moments was almost as exceptional as the acts that led to his VC.
He was rebellious even before the death of his father in his mid-teens. A few years later, his mother disappeared, presumed murdered.
Mark's lifestyle could have easily led him further down the path of self-destructiveness and petty crime. But he took a different road: the army. It proved to be his salvation. He found himself a natural soldier, progressing to the SAS, the peak of the Australian military.
PRAISE FOR THE CROSSROAD
"One of the most impressive memoirs published by a serving member of the Australian military" Weekend Australian
"A mature and generous account, revealing of himself and Australia's longest war, still poorly understood at home" Sydney Morning Herald
"The transformation from zero to hero that Donaldson describes... is testament to what can be achieved through sheer determination" Weekend Australia