Painting the Sand

Name: Painting the Sand
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By Kim Hughes

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Painting the Sand is an intense memoir by Kim Hughes, shedding light on his experiences as a bomb disposal expert in Afghanistan. Hughes shares compelling insights into the courage and challenges faced on the battlefield while risking his life to disarm deadly IEDs. The narrative is a raw and honest portrayal of the psychological and physical demands of war.
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This memoir may appeal to you if you are interested in gripping and candid accounts of military life, particularly those from the perspective of a bomb disposal expert. Written by a heroic figure, the story offers a firsthand look at bravery, resilience, and the intense challenges faced in conflict zones, making it an inspiring read for those intrigued by tales of courage and dedication.

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The Sunday Times Bestseller.

'Breathtaking. Kim Hughes is the man who stands between us and oblivion.' Andy McNab (author of Bravo Two Zero)

'An uplifting and enlightening account of the personal courage and dedication required to do a very lonely job in the most extreme of conditions.' John Nichol (The Mail On Sunday)

This is a book about science, bombs, and what happens to the human psyche when every day you go to work might be your last.

Kim Hughes is the most highly decorated bomb disposal operator serving in the British Army. He was awarded the George Cross in 2009 following a gruelling six-month tour of duty in Afghanistan during which he defused 119 improvised explosive devices, survived numerous Taliban ambushes and endured a close encounter with the Secretary of State for Defence.

The backdrop to Painting the Sand is the Afghan War, the conflict where the cold courage of the bomb disposal operator rose to national prominence. No other field of warfare offers the chance for a single individual to come so close to his enemy and fight out a battle of wits where losing can mean death. This is one of the best memoirs that will come out of a ten-year struggle to defeat a hidden, and enduring, enemy.

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Painting the Sand by Kim Hughes is lauded for its candid depiction of Hughes' harrowing and heroic experiences as a bomb disposal expert in Afghanistan. Reviewers highlight the raw and intense narrative that captures the psychological strains alongside the physical challenges. Readers appreciate Hughes' honesty and bravery, noting the book's ability to provide profound insights into the realities of warfare and its impact on soldiers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471156724

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Illustration: 1 x 8pp 4-4 plates

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Staff Sergeant Kim Hughes GC, is a warrant officer in the British Army, an acclaimed public speaker, and a trustee of the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association.