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Gurkha: Better to Die Than Live a Coward: My Life in the Gurkhas

by Colour-Sergeant Kailash Limbu
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Gurkha: Better to Die Than Live a Coward: My Life in the Gurkhas
Gurkha: Better to Die Than Live a Coward: My Life in the Gurkhas

Gurkha memoir: bravery, tradition, and life under fire.

If you're intrigued by not just battlefield heroics but also the profound human stories behind the uniform, "Gurkha" offers you just that—a raw and honest glimpse into the life and struggles of a true warrior and a look at the cultural backdrop that shapes such soldiers. Colour-Sergeant Limbu's account is not just about his harrowing experiences in Helmand but also a deeply personal journey from the rugged, rustic life in the Himalayas to the disciplined existence of a Gurkha. It's a narrative that brings you face to face with courage, heritage, and an indomitable spirit—something you might find inspiring and eye-opening.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Gurkha: Better to Die Than Live a Coward: My Life in the Gurkhas

by Colour-Sergeant Kailash Limbu
$8.90 Now $6.90 Save 22%
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ISBN: 9780349140100
Authors: Colour-Sergeant Kailash Limbu
Publisher: Abacus
Date of Publication: 2016-06-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: War, Biography Memoir, Personal Development, Biography, Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.81
(rated by 86 readers)

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In this Sunday Times Top Ten bestselling memoir, Colour-Sargent Kailash Limbu shares a riveting account of his life as a Gurkha soldier. In the summer of 2006, his platoon was under siege for thirty-one days in Helmand, killing an estimated one hundred Taliban fighters. Kailash also recounts his upbringing in the Himalayas and the unique Gurkha training and rituals, providing a fascinating insight into his life as a Gurkha soldier.
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Gurkha memoir: bravery, tradition, and life under fire.

If you're intrigued by not just battlefield heroics but also the profound human stories behind the uniform, "Gurkha" offers you just that—a raw and honest glimpse into the life and struggles of a true warrior and a look at the cultural backdrop that shapes such soldiers. Colour-Sergeant Limbu's account is not just about his harrowing experiences in Helmand but also a deeply personal journey from the rugged, rustic life in the Himalayas to the disciplined existence of a Gurkha. It's a narrative that brings you face to face with courage, heritage, and an indomitable spirit—something you might find inspiring and eye-opening.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.