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Stop Screaming, I'm Scared Too

By: Rod Henderson
Narrated by: Nicholas Osmond
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‘Stop screaming, I’m scared too!’ is not what you’d expect to see on the back of a loadmaster’s helmet in a Chinook helicopter flying over southern Afghanistan, but for Rod Henderson it sums up his 22 years of service as a soldier in the Australian Army.

During the busiest period in the Army’s history, Rod was deployed to East Timor, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan and Afghanistan. In Australia, he was involved in counter terrorism operations and disaster recovery. From an infantry paratrooper, to Chinook loadmaster and Black Hawk door gunner, Rod reveals an enthralling and unique perspective of service.

Whether it is ‘right place wrong time’ or just unlucky, he found himself in a series of life threatening and traumatic events. Each one took a toll. Accepting the physical injuries and mental health challenges from his service, Rod found healing in the hallowed halls of the Australian War Memorial.

This is not the story of a general or a Special Forces hero. It is the extraordinary memoir of a regular Australian soldier. Like so many others who have served their country with honour and distinction, the little-known stories of ordinary soldiers deserve to be told.

In Stop Screaming, I’m Scared Too, Rod reveals the depth of his soldiering experiences with humour, humility, self-reflection and honesty.

‘This book is part Chickenhawk and part Exit Wounds … a powerful and timely contribution to a nation’s understanding of what we ask of our service men and women and the debt we owe …’ MATT ANDERSON PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial©2024 Rod Henderson (P)2024 W. F. Howes ltd. Armed Forces Military Military & War Special & Elite Forces War Solider
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Great job Hendo. opened my eyes up to what went on with your training, operations and life. Respect brother

raw and honest storey from a ordinary soldier

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Narration was excellent and really helped engage with the story. I am of similar age to the author and served in the ADF initially at around the same time, so very relatable, and accurate. Definitely makes me want to go back to the IWM and have a yarn with Hendo

An excellent insight into the highs and lows of life in the ADF

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Want to know what the experiences of the everyday soldiers are like, then look no further. Rod tells it like it it. His failings, insecurities, his achievements, the lot. well done

No doubt this is a soldiers story

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Truthful, genuine and humble! Well worth the listen. Excellent pace and description of what could really be anyone in the ADF. If I say anymore I risk spoiling the story. Suffice to say the final chapters made me smile.

Raw and honest

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Absolutly loved listening to this! Super hard to stop listening to! Brought back memories i hadnt thought of in years. Congrats Rod on a awesomely well written account of your time in green!!

Raw and Unashamed

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