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Abandoned as a baby, Andy McNab's start in life was tough. Growing up in South London with foster parents, and surrounded by poverty, he attended seven schools in as many years, disillusioned and in remedial classes. It wasn't long before his life descended into petty crime. By the age of sixteen, he was in juvenile detention. Recruited into the army, it soon became apparent that he had the reading age of an 11 year-old. The next 6 months in the army education system changed the course of his life forever. This is the inspiring story of when life changed for Andy McNab. A range of free POS is available: please see P3 for details.
Synopsis
Abandoned as a baby, Andy McNab's start in life was tough. Growing up in South London with foster parents, and surrounded by poverty, he attended seven schools in as many years, disillusioned and in remedial classes. It wasn't long before his life descended into petty crime. This book is the story of when life changed for Andy McNab.