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My Friend the Mercenary

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My Friend the Mercenary

By: James Brabazon
Narrated by: James Brabazon
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James Brabazon is narrating this story of war, violence, and political intrigue. He wanted a war. And, for his sins, he got one. James Brabazon was an ambitious young war reporter when he entered the chaos of the Liberian Civil War in 2002. Running with the infamous LURD rebels, he survived numerous deadly ambushes, the privations of dysentery and a dramatic two hundred-mile escape from Government troops through dense equatorial jungle. He even had a bounty put on his head. Surrounded by child soldiers, cannibals and ruthless rebels, Brabazon was accompanied by Nick du Toit, a South African mercenary with a dangerous past.

They quickly became best friends. Before long, Nick promised James the scoop of his life: a front seat, beside Simon Mann, in an audacious coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea. And the offer was too good to refuse....

©2010 James Brabazon (P)2011 Audible Ltd Adventure Travel Political Science Politics & Government

Critic Reviews

“An outstanding memoir about the power of friendship in the morally complex theatre of war. James Brabazon is a fearless reporter and a brutally honest narrator. I couldn't put this book down.” (Andy McNab)
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i loved the story and narration was excellent! i could listen for hrs thanks James.

great narrative

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Great read good story line well narrated definitely worthy listening to overall excellent book

Great story

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Amazing book with a great balance of action and intrigue. A truly fascinating story in a very well-written book. Although James Brabazon isn't the greatest narrator, the fact that the author is also the narrator adds an intimate feel and sincerety to the words.
This book has my highest recommendation.

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