A few months ago I googled an old school friend to see if he was still alive. I say ‘alive’ because I knew he would end up being front line and Iraq & Afghanistan have since played out. What I found was not only was he was still alive, but that he was a true war hero and a world record holder. If I have ever met anyone in my life who could have been this person, it was Craig. Whether the story has been embellished as some claimed family members are stating, I do not know & they certainly do not know as they were clearly not there for him. I can tell you that the majority of the childhood stuff, certainly around the animal shelter & horses is true, as are the early army stories, the boxing, the legion, the violence, his best mate Tom and their antics etc. I know this as knew Craig and he had personally told me the army stories over a beer when I was back in Cheltenham 20 years ago (the last time I saw him). I had also witnessed his temper 1st hand at School when he single handed took on at least 15 kids who had barged into school to attack another of our mates. Bodies were flying as he literally picked them up & threw them around like rag dolls. As he says in his book, he hated bullies and from the age of 15 no-one messed with Craig.
It’s clear Craig managed to channel his energy and sheer determination achieving something quite special, this despite the archaic, hierarchical, nonsensical environment his career choice placed him in.
The book is a fantastic 5 star read, very difficult to put down, gritty to the core & totally believable. I agree with another reviewer that it’s better that Chris Kyle’s American Sniper; I found it more realistic. I was able to put myself in Craig’s boots & see through his eyes. Of course in reality I have no idea what it was like, but the story is told in such flowing intrinsic detail that you almost feel the pain both emotionally & physically…yes I cried.
I want to take this opportunity to congratulate Craig on his life’s achievements and thank him and his troop for laying their lives on the line for this country. I hope this book not only brings some satisfaction, healing & peace, but that it also helps you financially to live out a more comfortable life. Judging by the way the Army has treated you, you 100% deserve it. All the best.
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Raw narrative of soldiering and sacrifice
Sgt Harrison's book does not hold back. His visceral account of frontline soldiering and military service describes both the events of his career but more importantly the sacrifices that he and his family have made on all our behalves. Sgt Harrison, and those he fought alongside, have paid a real price, physically and mentally. He and his family, wife and daughter, continue to pay a price. I found it hard to put this book down and my respect for those serving in the armed forces has only grown.
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