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Courage Under Fire
- Narrated by: David Tredinnick
- Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins
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Publisher's Summary
On 24 August 2010, in battle in Afghanistan, Corporal Daniel Keighran risked his life in a hail of gunfire to save his fellow soldiers. His actions saw him awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia, making him the 99th Australian to receive our country's highest award for bravery.
Courage Under Fire tells of Daniel's unlikely journey to become one of Australia's most celebrated soldiers.
Growing up was tough for Daniel. When he was eleven, his father showed up in his life, for the first time, with a gunshot wound to the stomach. He relocated his son, daughter and their mother 400 kilometres away from their loving grandparents and a coastal home to a shack with a dirt floor in outback Queensland. From then on, Daniel fought to maintain a sense of order and purpose amid the chaos of family violence and criminal activity.
Inspired by his much-loved grandfather, a WWII veteran, Daniel joined the army. There he found the structure that was missing from his teen years. Although just 17, Daniel adapted quickly to the demands of life in the military, always willing to learn, always wanting to grow, always seeking to emulate the example of his grandfather.
Courage Under Fire is an outstanding military memoir, packed with tales of multiple tours, accounts of extraordinary camaraderie, and a reflection on the unseen cost of service. Most of all it is a testament to the idea that anything is possible if you know what you stand for.
LONGLISTED FOR THE COLIN RODERICK AWARD 2021
Critic Reviews
"A man selfless in the face of threat. Courageous in the face of terror. Generous in the face of suffering. And humble in the face of an honour bestowed." (Dame Quentin Bryce)
"One of Australia's most reluctant heroes. A raw, honest, humorous and inspirational story of a modern soldier and the burden of heroism." (Mark Donaldson VC)
"From a tough upbringing in outback Queensland to selfless courage on the battlefield in Afghanistan to save his mates, this book tells the inspirational story of a soldier's soldier." (Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC)
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- Karlee Excell
- 30-11-2020
excellent book about a life.
loved the book, I just wish the narrator got some of the terminology checked before the performance.
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- Amazon Customer
- 29-01-2021
Fantastic story that is told from the heart
Absolutely loved it. I couldn't wait to get back in the car and listen to more. I had chills at times and many laughs throughout. Wonderful read
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- Chips
- 28-01-2021
Great Aussie digger
Loved listening to Dans story.
There's a lot of detail in there that a lot of veterans can relate to.
But then there was the mispronunciation of a few things that bugged me a little.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-11-2023
Fantastic book
Loved it from start to finish. Great story about someone who had very little in early life but made the most of it. Seems to be a very humble man who won the VC. Recommend to anyone interested in Australia's military.
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- Tania
- 06-07-2023
Brilliant
Great book
Enjoyed it very much
Well deserved of the medal
Awesome listen
Well done
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- Anonymous User
- 29-06-2023
A most captivating story not only about courage and determination but also about friendship, love and loss.
There were so many facets to Dans story I found enjoyable; his friendship with his grandfather, his ability to cope with momentous change and challenges in his early teenage years when his father came back into his life, his humble attitude, his friendship with his colleagues and of course his courage, no only in Afghanistan but his overall courage he demonstrated in life as a whole. The most enjoyable part was the humour in which his story was told. Congratulations on earning your Victoria Cross and thank you for your Service
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- Anonymous User
- 24-05-2023
Another great Australian ✌️👍
another great Australian book as it proves anyone no matter how humble the beginnings can become a great human .. thank you Dan for sharing some of your journey mate 👍 kind regards Paul 🍻
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- Sam
- 10-01-2023
Brilliant story
Great recounting of an extraordinary life. Can’t rate the story highly enough. The narration however is doing my head in. The narrator constantly mispronounces words like Styer and cupola. For goodness sake if your going to narrate a military biography get the names right.
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- Cherie
- 30-11-2022
So glad I read it
This really opens your eyes to how awful war is for those who live in the country at war, and the soldiers that serve. And what a life Dan has lived, and what a gracious humble man, may God bless him and those he served with.
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- Greeny179
- 21-11-2022
Outstanding soldier.
A Magnificent read. Dan you did deserve to receive the Victoria Cross. As a former soldier I salute you.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-11-2020
must read
As a ex serving member and a mtf1 vet dan has not only given our story justice but given a great insite into the life of himself and how many men and women find there way to the army and laying down there all for this great country
ALPHA COY MTF1
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