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Painting the Sand

By: Kim Hughes
Narrated by: Oliver Hemsbrough
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This is a book about science, bombs and what happens to the human psyche when every day you go to work might be your last.

Kim Hughes is the most highly decorated bomb disposal operator serving in the British Army. He was awarded the George Cross in 2009 following a gruelling six-month tour of duty in Afghanistan, during which he defused 119 improvised explosive devices, survived numerous Taliban ambushes and endured a close encounter with the Secretary of State for Defence.

The backdrop to Painting the Sand is the Afghan War, the conflict where the cold courage of the bomb disposal operator rose to national prominence. No other field of warfare offers the chance of a single individual to come so close to his enemy and fight out a battle of wits where losing means death. This is one of the best memoirs that will come out of a 10-year struggle to defeat a hidden and enduring enemy.

©2017 Kim Hughes (P)2017 Audible, Ltd
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Honest powerful book full of truth and epic real life war and life stories and messages. Thankyou so much for sharing what goes on for an EOD operator

Hard hitting reality

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One of the best listens I have had in a long time.
Not over the top full of crap like US military books. I highly suggest a listen.

Fantastic narration by Oliver. I will listen to more of his books

Outstanding

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really makes you think seriously about war and the things people give up to be part of it.

gripping story.

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A very good book describing the trials and tribulations of an EOD Operator and the perilous requirements of such specialised duty.

Painting in the Sand

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I heard Kim Hughes interviewed on 3AW and thought I should give it a go. Well let me tell you the book is astonishing, you feel the anguish of his early years and the pride that develops as he discovers his unusual calling. Thank you Kim Hughes for this insight into the brave, the terrified, the injured and the dead that serve us all and deserve greater daily recognition. I will listen again.

You see through his eyes

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