302 page large format soft cover pub 2009, as new condition.

A really great read and may bring a tear to your eye. I really enjoyed this book.

By his own admission, Mark Ormrod was a 'gravel belly', a 'bootneck' marine who loved nothing more than being in the heart of the action when things kicked off. It's what he was trained to do, all he'd ever wanted, and he relished the prospect of a tour of duty in Afghanistan. And then the unthinkable happened. In one heart stopping moment Mark's life was brutally shattered when a land mine tore off both his legs and his right arm. The catastrophic injuries he sustained, the race to airlift him out of danger and the shocking truth behind the doctors' battle to save him are all described in graphic detail in this remarkable memoir. This is also the story of how, on the brink of despair, Mark began the greatest battle of his life - to walk again and, using state-of-the-art 'bionic' legs, to stand shoulder to shoulder with his comrades to receive his campaign medal. It was a battle he had to win if he was to rebuild his life as a serving marine. Told with brutal honesty, "Man Down" is a searing, action-packed account of courage and comradeship, of life on the front line in the Afghan desert and the terrible legacy of war. It is a story of true grit you will never forget. Postage quoted applies to NZ only, but I will post to Australia - ask for details. I have an Australian bank account for direct payments or you can use PayNow or PayPal I will not be responsible for items lost in the post. I am happy to courier or do track & trace - buyer to pay cost. I will however attempt to track any lost items, and will always have a return address on my parcels.