Unconquerable: The Invictus Spirit

by Boris Starling

The Invictus Spirit (Invictus Games) [Hardcover] Starling, Boris

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography, Audiobook

256 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2017

About the author

Boris Starling's writing career began at the age of eight, when his English teacher spotted that his short story was (a) unusually good for a child his age (b) copied verbatim from Tintin's 'Prisoners Of The Sun.' (That was also the first time he learnt the word 'verbatim', not to mention the term 'copyright violation'.)

All his work since then has been strictly his own. He has written eight novels, including Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellers. Five appear under his own name (Messiah, Storm, Vodka, Visibility and, in a daring breakout from one-word titles, The Stay-Behind Cave) and three as Daniel Blake (Soul Murder (UK)/Thou Shalt Kill (US), City Of Sins (UK)/City Of The Dead (US) and White Death). Every one of these books features someone dying horribly somewhere along the way. Sometimes they even deserve it.

Boris also created the 'Messiah' franchise which ran for seven years on BBC1, and has written screenplays for productions in the UK and US.

He has inherited his grandfather's male pattern baldness, but sadly not his prodigious height. He is a keen sportsman, though he has now reached the age where enthusiasm and experience are beginning to trump sheer skill. He lives in Dorset, England, with his wife, children, greyhounds, and however many chickens manage to keep clear of marauding foxes.

Reviews

[Mrs Reddy Mallender-Katzy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Im the only person who doesnt like this book, However, i am Autistic and it's not the contents of the book that i disliked which was amazing. i simply cannot read it due to it's layout. rather than telling one story at a time like 'normal' regular books do it slipts the stories up' so it tells one whole story then several half stories then it tells a whole story and after that the rest of the half stories in turn so by the time ive gotten to them ive forgotten the beginning (this messing about is also why i cannot read some of the good childrens books either) CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE PUT THIS BOOK BACK TOGETHER AGAIN FOR AUTISTIC PEOPLE like me so i can have a comfortable read and read it from cover to cover without having to go backwards and forwards reminding myself whats going on .... ta !

[Anne Farrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very moving but outstandingly inspiring.

Would give this book a million stars if I could. I cried and I laughed and was bursting with admiration and pride for everyone what an incredible journey this book is . Well written and researched . Let's hope the games never stop and everyone gets their new journey . Thank you to the armed forces everywhere for your sacrifices and service.

[Henrike · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading about the games, but more importantly about the athletes. While I'm not in the military, I have a chronic disease and know trauma, so I got a lot of inspiration out of this book to help me live a better life. What a great community - here's to everyone's finish line at the Games being the starting line for a great life.

[Nicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

An inspiring read and enjoyed reading about what some of the individuals had been through to become a part of these games. Well worth the read and are honoured to count myself as a fellow Invictus competitor.

[susan murray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Won from goodreads
Makes you realise how well off you are and how amazing they are.
Would recommend for everyone to read it’s inspirational

[Amalina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gave a totally new insight towards the lives of servicemen (and women). Lost of limbs does not define lost of hope. One day I hope to watch the Invictus Games with my own eyes.

[T.J. Millar · Rating 4 out of 5]

So great