My Friend the Mercenary

A Memoir
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My Friend the Mercenary by James Brabazon is a gripping real-life account of the author's experiences as a journalist covering the Liberian civil war. It delves into his complex friendship with a South African mercenary, presenting an intense journey through war zones that challenges ethical boundaries and personal beliefs. This memoir combines elements of adventure, conflict, and morality, providing a unique insider's perspective on war and friendship.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by thrilling real-life adventures, exploring the world of war reportage, and experiencing the intricate dynamics of friendship amid conflict. The author offers a gripping account of his experiences with mercenaries during the civil war in Liberia, blending personal insight with the stark realities of war. This memoir appeals to those fascinated by the ethics and challenges of journalism in war zones.

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My Friend the Mercenary

In a fly-blown bar in West Africa, war reporter James Brabazon found himself discussing military plans to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea with one of Africa's most notorious mercenaries, Nick du Toit. Due to a twist of fate James Brabazon remains free to tell the story. His friend Nick du Toit wasn't as lucky.

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In a fly-blown bar in West Africa, war reporter James Brabazon found himself discussing military plans to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea with one of Africa's most notorious mercenaries, Nick du Toit.

The Byzantine plot, its farcical execution and, ultimately, its tragic consequences led to Mark Thatcher and a host of celebrated guns-for-hire falling victim to their own egos, Machiavellian scheming and perverse double-crosses. Due to a twist of fate, James Brabazon remains free to tell the story. His friend, Nick du Toit, wasn't as lucky. He is serving a 34-year sentence in Africa's most notorious jail, Black Beach Prisonβ€”a sentence that James could very easily be serving beside him.

My Friend the Mercenary is a brutally honest account of a journey without maps.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921656439

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 June 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 157.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 652g

Pages: 480

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