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Man Down
Mark Ormrod was a 'gravel belly', a 'bootneck' marine who loved being in the heart of the action when things kicked off, and he relished the prospect of a tour of duty in Afghanistan. And then the unthinkable happened.
In one heartstopping moment Mark's life was brutally shattered when a landmine tore off both his legs and his right arm. The catastrophic injuries he sustained and the shocking truth behind the doctors' battle to save him are all described in graphic detail in this remarkable memoir. So too is the story of how, on the brink of despair, Mark began the greatest battle of his life - to walk again and, using state-of-the-art 'bionic' legs, to stand shoulder to shoulder with his comrades to receive his campaign medal. It was a battle he had to win if he was to rebuild his life.
Told with brutal honesty, Man Down is a moving, action-packed account of courage and comradeship, of life on the frontline and the terrible legacy of war. It is a story of true grit you will never forget.
In one heartstopping moment Mark's life was brutally shattered when a landmine tore off both his legs and his right arm. The catastrophic injuries he sustained and the shocking truth behind the doctors' battle to save him are all described in graphic detail in this remarkable memoir. So too is the story of how, on the brink of despair, Mark began the greatest battle of his life - to walk again and, using state-of-the-art 'bionic' legs, to stand shoulder to shoulder with his comrades to receive his campaign medal. It was a battle he had to win if he was to rebuild his life.
Told with brutal honesty, Man Down is a moving, action-packed account of courage and comradeship, of life on the frontline and the terrible legacy of war. It is a story of true grit you will never forget.
384 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2010
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April 23, 2018
Superb
As an ex royal marines I was moved by marks courage and determination during his recovery from his injuries and embodies what it takes to be a royal marines in the first place .
Mark is a credit to the Corp
As an ex royal marines I was moved by marks courage and determination during his recovery from his injuries and embodies what it takes to be a royal marines in the first place .
Mark is a credit to the Corp
July 2, 2021
Fantastic
I was recommended this book by a friend and wow what an amazing story. I knew of Mark and his injuries but didn't know he had a book. I could read that again
I was recommended this book by a friend and wow what an amazing story. I knew of Mark and his injuries but didn't know he had a book. I could read that again
May 25, 2023
Absolutely couldn’t put this book down, really felt you were there with Mark every step. Marks courage and pure grit is really inspirational, fantastic book, would absolutely recommend it to anyone. Awesome read.
June 22, 2016
Brilliant autobiographical book.
Read with interest this book, by Mark Ormrod. Fascinating and gut wrenching account of his time in Afghanistan and true account of how he was cruelly disabled. Highly recommended.
Read with interest this book, by Mark Ormrod. Fascinating and gut wrenching account of his time in Afghanistan and true account of how he was cruelly disabled. Highly recommended.
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