One of the most inspiring books I’ve read in a long time. This book is brutally honest and forces you to reflect on yourself, both weaknesses and positives, to improve yourself and your own leadership skills in real life. The experiences relayed in this book reflect many hard times and evoke how even when times are tough, positivity and dedication can overcome all. Would definitely recommend!

Nutter, great read

Enjoyable and informative read, covers a broad spectrum of Ant’s background and life events. One of those “cant put it down” type books.

I’m one of these people who struggles to sit still long enough to actually get drawn in by a book, but Ant, you managed it!!! Every free minute I had, I found myself wanting to read more, and more. This is a must read for anyone with even a little adventure in their soul...

A very well written detailed accounts and significant events of ants life, going from emotional moment to non stop reading moment, totally worth read!

Ant Middleton manages to weave his experiences both in and outside the Armed Forces with teachings on leadership, inner demons and the power of positivity. A compelling read for anyone that either wants to be a leader or never thought they could be one.

I couldn't put it down. Thought provoking and had me close tears in places.

Before reading the book I had a totally different idea of who I thought Ant was, he has certainly moulded his own life and come through adversity. Having said that I didn’t feel a strong connection after reading through his story, all of his examples and snippets of war stories left much to be desired and mostly centred around him pulling the strings as a leader from afar. He joined and passed out as a royal marine commando and mentioned one story that didn’t really pack a punch. Love watching him in action on the TV but I really wish he would have put more into a book which costs more than it delivered. I have like to put a book down feeling satisfied.... this left me disappointed

What an honest, thought provoking, inspirational book. A must read.

Fascinating insight. Kept my attention the whole way through. Read in one sitting. Wanted it to carry on

Loved this book - so much so, I wished it was longer! Couldn’t put it down.

If you’re a young lad looking for some inspiration; read this. An honest account of what it takes to battle your demons and become a real man. Huge amount of respect to Ant Middleton.

Awesome

I usually start books and either don’t finish them or take forever. This book had me from the beginning and I couldn’t wait to finish reading it. It is an honest account of his experiences and the leadership lessons he learnt along the way. It helped me make sense of some things I had observed in my own life but could not make sense of. I highly recommended read for anyone.

Amazing book lots of interesting facts about ant I had not known before reading the book

Great read. Demons are there to be conquered.

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Great read and enlightening.

I'm not sure what I expected from this book but it was fascinating from start to finish. Brutal, honest, admirable and interesting.

I read this book waiting for an angiogram in hospital, not only had I arrived in an ambulance, I have Norovirus, a chest infection and cardiovascular issues.

After reading this story of Ant’s life so far, I realised I only have a scratch and stop thinking in a negative way, so thanks Ant thanks to you I will soon be back fighting fit and positive about the future.

A decent read if a little condescending. Especially giving leadership advice after the chapter about being in prison.

I really enjoyed this book. Ant tells and has many many great stories to share and sooo interesting.

I could relate to a lot of what he had to say having served 6 years in Intelligence. I served from 80 - 86. Went to a “disco” at Pirbright whilst I was in basic training, heard many tales of Breacon etc. When I left I ended up in Essex and know the Anchor in Danbury. I enjoy watching the various tv programmes he’s been in and look forward to many more, well done Ant and especially well done with what you said about your lady wife. A gent.

Buy the book!!

Excellent account on one persons life and it’s lessons. Positive thinking, Honesty, integrity, self belief and sharing experiences. Above all, gritty determination leading to a point of huge achievement in becoming a far stronger and better person. Respect.

A pretty decent read but it's really more of a self help/life lesson book than any kind of action/SAS thriller.

Ant is very likeable and I'd love to hear more from the operational side of things.

Great book .id of liked more on the sas mission s but none the less a great read and very focused man ..most of the time ..

Having watched the odd episode of SAS I thinking this might be another Andy McNab type journal, but I was pleasantly surprised to see this book had real depth and feeling about all that Anthony has experienced. Don’t get me wrong I do like reading some of the modern war books, but this has a lot more to give. Good luck with the future and hope we get to see a follow up book sometime and see you on TV a bit more. Cheers Tim

A bit disappointing to be honest. Interesting life story and obviously a very capable, driven soldier/marine but had to start to skip through the lessons learned/summaries between chapters. There are only so many metaphors a man can dish out before becoming boring and seemingly self righteous (especially the final chapter). Not really a biographical book if that’s what you’re after. More of a metaphor encyclopaedia.

A strong, forceful and honest account of Ant’s life and challenges grips you into questioning the way you lead in your own life. He’s truly an inspirational character, that is honest about his flaws throughout his life. I was waiting impatiently each night to open this book and start reading and I couldn’t let go of it. He doesn’t add any ‘maximisers’ in his writing, no exaggeration, just blunt, respectful truth, which lead him to being the person he is today. I am truly impressed with this book and the life-lessons it has taught me and I foresee myself returning to this book another time for now.

Ant Middleton writes well with what appears to be genuine brutal honesty. His positivity and honesty shine through and make you realise:

a) everyone is more physically capable than they think.

b) a weak mental attitude ultimately is self destructive. If you life depends on something you DONT lie down

c) giving selfless support to others in the right way bolsters your own pathway.

d) no man is an island.

Well done Ant, an inspirational read.

Jez Pollard

Inspiring and motivational. Brutally honest accounts of life experiences . I cannot rate this book highly enough and recommend it to anyone who wonders what the experiences of a man whose gone to hell and back and come out the other side shining ,may entail. Thoroughly enjoyed it and I hope you do too...

I could hardly finish it, not an indicator of my ability to “get the job done” merely how boring this book was.

The standard childhood beginning dispersed with the odd fragment of Army life. While I’m sure this book was not intended to follow the SAS/SBS action “pull up a sandbag” kind of book, it could go some way to keep me interested.

Very honest and a great read.

Leaves the reader with plenty to think about!

An honest account of life experiences. Strange how you can relate to his experiences.

Cracking read what a tough gritty guy no excuses gets in and gets out

Amazing read, just what I needed in this time of my life. Thanks very much Ant Middleton, the wake up call me and many people might need.

I'm not a big reader and I struggle with concentration when I do try and read so never finish a book. However, I have finished this one in about 2 days and I must say this is a truly amazing and inspirational book

This book kept me pinned to it from the moment I opened it! A very honest and personal book by someone I really look up to, hoping to see more from Ant Middleton both on the TV and in books. Top man

Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book on my holiday, struggled to put it down. It was great to read and find who Ant Middleton really was!

Just finished reading this autobiography of Antony Middleton. I really enjoyed read about him and I found it very inspirational. I feel quit motivated to strive out into the world and work hard to achieve my goals even when the chips are down make good of a bad situation.

Great read!

Open. Honest. Insightful. Informative. Tough. Like it’s Author. Read it. You won’t be disappointed.

Thanks for sharing Mr Middleton.

Terribly written.

Books like this don’t come around that often. The positivity of the author beams off the pages. Well done Ant, thanks for this insight and thanks for your service to this great nation.

An interesting life story told in a brutally honest way. In part, it’s a self-help journal and Ant is very generous in the lessons he shares. Easy read.

Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, couldn’t put it down!

I don’t read books!!!!! I read this in 48hrs CLASS!!!!

This book did not disappoint - Absolutely brilliant, I couldn’t put it down!

Not a bad holiday read. Think: Chris Ryan meets Richard Branson meets the Kray twins ...!

Couldn’t put it down, very wise words from a young man who has accomplished much in the mastery of self.

Just a fantastic read.

Kept me turning pages, unable to put it down

Awseome