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Battle Scars

A Story of War and All That Follows

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Battle Scars

By: Jason Fox
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Battle Scars tells the story of Jason Fox's career as an elite operator, from the gunfights, hostage rescues, daring escapes and heroic endeavours that defined his service, to a very different kind of battle that awaited him at home.
After more than two decades of active duty, Foxy was diagnosed with complex PTSD, forcing him to leave the military brotherhood and confront the hard reality of what follows. What happens when you become your own enemy? How do you keep on fighting when life itself no longer feels worth fighting for?
Unflinchingly honest, Battle Scars is a breathtaking account of Special Forces soldiering: a chronicle of operational bravery, and of superhuman courage on and off the battlefield.

'The most important book you'll ever read... Battle Scars will save lives.' TOM MARCUS, author of SOLDIER SPY

'A vivid, searing account of a life at war.' BEAR GRYLLS

'A must read.' ANT MIDDLETON, bestselling author of FIRST MAN IN.

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In this book, Foxy has shared the most vulnerable & darkest times of his life in the hope of helping others. Retelling how hard his journey has been but showing (with help from friends) you need to keep trying to find the solution that’s right for you.
I was intrigued to hear about military life (the Queens eyebrows) & missions.
The books shows us Foxy’s vulnerable side but also his humour & loyalty.
Lots of respect for showing warts (or boils) & all!!!

A great read!

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Really enjoyed the book, and his openness to discuss and remove the stigma around mental health. The thoughts and feelings he describes may resonate with many people who may or may not of served themselves. Knowing his accent, proved no issue with his style or tone of narration.

Not your usual war story

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A beautiful honest account. I’m in a completely different position in life but the struggles are familiar. This has been helpful to me. Than you Jason.

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Great book that was both moving and inspiring. Reading it really put a new perspective on overcoming mental health issues.

Insightful and inspirational

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I highly recommended book to learn about the effects of PTSD and how to overcome them.

a great read learn more about pdsd

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Vulnerability and honesty, supported by guidance and true friends ❤️
Get down. Get dirty. Get back up again.
Best regards.
Linda

Thank you Jason Fox, Alex…and the brotherhood

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I am not sure what, but I just liked the book. I think its brutal honesty.

There is something about it!

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A brave telling. Enjoyed listening to a familiar accent when I live so far from home too. Drank at a few of those bars myself!
An inspiring journey and the innermost struggles of someone who was damaging himself and those around him by not feeling able to open up. A powerful bloke feeling powerless and purposeless. Great story of inner strength, true grit and bravery. Glad he pulled himself back from his own inner hell to tell this story. Thanks

Beautifully read.

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After stumbling across Who Dares wins, and listening to Ant Middleton, I wanted to see what the rest of the team consisted of, I was curious about Jason Foxx he was always quiet and compassionate, at first I wasn't captured by the book but stuck with it, so glad I did great story, great outcome, great bloke. thank you for sharing your life Jason. all the very best.

Rock to recovery awesome.

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Great stories of a life lived. Such an exhilarating and deep life. Cant wait to read more.

Great insight

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