First Man In First Man In

First Man In

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Publisher Description

NUMBER 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

No one is born a leader. But through sheer determination and by confronting life’s challenges, Ant Middleton has come to know the meaning of true leadership. In First Man In, he shares the core lessons he’s learned over the course of his fascinating, exhilarating life.

Special forces training is no walk in the park. The rules are strict and they make sure you learn the hard way, pushing you beyond the limits of what is physically possible. There is no mercy. Even when you are bleeding and broken, to admit defeat is failure.

To survive the gruelling selection process to become a member of the elite you need toughness, aggression, meticulous attention to detail and unrelenting self-discipline, all traits that make for the best leaders.

After 13 years service in the military, with 4 years as a Special Boat Service (SBS) sniper, Ant Middleton is the epitome of what it takes to excel. He served in the SBS, the naval wing of the special forces, the Royal Marines and 9 Parachute Squadron Royal, achieving what is known as the ‘Holy Trinity’ of the UK’s Elite Forces. As a point man in the SBS, Ant was always the first man through the door, the first man into the dark, and the first man in harm’s way.

In this fascinating, exhilarating and revealing book, Ant speaks about the highs and gut-wrenching lows of his life – from the thrill of passing Special Forces Selection to dealing with the early death of his father and ending up in prison on leaving the military – and draws valuable lessons that we can all use in our daily lives.

Reviews

[A} thumping bestseller… searingly honest’ Sunday Times

‘The best book of the year. First Man In will supercharge your life. Incredible’ Tom Marcus, author of bestseller Soldier Spy

‘Superb, fist-biting fun’ GQ

‘Visceral… Inspirational reading’ Daily Mail Books of the Year

About the author

Ant Middleton is the front man for Channel 4’s hit show, SAS: Who Dares Wins. Born in Portsmouth and raised in rural France, Ant set his sights on a career in the armed forces and didn’t stop striving until he achieved his goal. Over the course of his career he has served in the Special Boat Service, the Royal Marines and 9 Parachute Squadron Royal, achieving what is known as the ‘Holy Trinity’ of the UK’s Elite Forces.

GENRE
Biography
NARRATOR
AM
Ant Middleton
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
06:59
hr min
RELEASED
2018
12 July
PUBLISHER
HarperCollins
SIZE
477.4
MB

Customer Reviews

Dj.Harrison.87 ,

A True Testament to Leadership And Resilience

This book is a standout read for anyone interested in real-world leadership and personal resilience. Middleton’s honest portrayal of his experiences in the Special Forces and in combat is deeply human. This book goes beyond the traditional leadership narratives, and instead focuses on the importance of resilience and adaptability in challenging situations. A compelling read for those seeking insight into overcoming adversity in any arena of life.

EdvinasEd ,

Brilliant book

First book in many years and absolutely loved it.

Moto M ,

Capturing.

A fantastic insight into Mr Middletons life and his experiences. Anyone looking to better themselves and try and see things from new outlooks I would highly recommend.

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