Unbreakable : the trailblazing SAS soldier who never backed down / Melvyn Downes ; foreword by Billy Billingham.

Downes, Melvyn, author

London : Ebury Spotlight, 2025.

xi, 307 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm

A frightened boy pursued by racist bullies who grew up to become a trailblazing soldier in the British Army and then the SAS, Melvyn Downes was one of the first British-born Black men to join the elite regiment. During his 24 years of service, he was involved in secret missions across more than 50 countries and since leaving active duty has travelled to some of the world's most dangerous places, protecting charity workers and journalists amidst natural disasters and in brutal conflict zones. In this gripping memoir, Melvyn takes us behind enemy lines and onto the front line of war, never shying away from the darker side of what he endured, such as losing friends, experiencing psychological traumas and facing racial harassment head-on. Yet, he believes that with the right willpower and mindset, anyone can overcome life's challenges.

9781529961096 (hbk)

356.167092
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UA659.S67

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356.167092

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