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  • A True Story of the SAS, Drugs and Other Bad Behaviour
  • By: Ben Timberlake
  • Narrated by: Ben Timberlake
  • Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (914 ratings)
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Summary

Sex and drugs and lock and load. 

Ben Timberlake has spent a lifetime in pursuit of the ultimate rush. This is an account of his near-execution in wartime Yugoslavia, his time in the SAS, combat in Iraq, encounters with a gambling-obsessed 9/11 hijacker, veterans blissed out on MDMA, as well as exploring hook-ups in the world of extreme sex and battling a heroin habit on a remote Scottish island. In this pilgrimage on the road of excess Ben looks at the social, biological, religious and personal factors that drive people to the edge and has a whole lot of fun along the way.

The why? As Mallory said of Everest, ‘Because it’s there.’ In Ben’s case, there was no risk too high or gutter too low.   

Like a cross between Jason Bourne and Anthony Bourdain, this is Kitchen Confidential for the War on Terror. An unforgettable Audible Exclusive that will sate even the most hardened adrenaline junkie.

©2020 Ben Timberlake (P)2020 Audible, Ltd

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mind blowing story

loved this book from start to finish. my mind was blown that a person could go though so many hectic stages in their life and still come out on top. now I can't help but wonder what the future holds for Ben

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raw educational truth

this book connected a lot of dot's for and left me with a way to put my own demons behind me and move on with my life. without regret or confusion. thank you Ben timberlake.

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Fabulous narration

Really interesting and enjoyable story, not at all what I expected but a really easy listen.
Highly recommended.

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Intelligent and brilliantly read

More please Ben! highly recommended. Not your average book, very unique and interesting listen. Get it

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Great book

I really enjoyed the book, it was very interesting and informative. Well worth a listen.

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brilliant

Smart, funny, challenging. what a great book, not what I expected at first, but so glad I bought it

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Well worth a listen

A really good mix of personal story with a bit of science thrown in. Really honestly related experiences and very well read. Thanks for sharing what you have done and a bit of why.
Find happiness

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Wild!

What an insane story and credit to. The bloke for so carefully explaining addiction to an average bloke. I have a whole new perspective

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Riveting Read

really good book, insightful, thought provoking and I felt the journey of the author. very authentic. couldn't stop listening. thoroughly enjoyed and recommended.

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Holy Sh*t that was good

I’m writing this as the book ends with the thought of starting again straight away.

Loved the metaphors and humour/desperation

Looking forward to the sequel - snake venom.

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