Out in the Army: My Life as a Gay Soldier
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (629 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1849547564 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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He trains to become one of those dazzling, shining cavalry troopers in the Blues and Royals, escorting and guarding the monarch, patiently sitting on their mounts as tourists photograph and giggle. Anthony Cotton A deeply moving and personal insight into life in the army. Paul Gambaccini Out in the Army is a truly unique look at a soldier's journey from boy to man, from Wales to war. The consequences, both good and appalling, are written about without sentiment or self-pity. But the Blues and Royals are no mere chocolate soldiers; they are deployed to Iraq like any other member of the military. It's the coming-out story, a gay wedding and a boyfriend who runs off with a vegan that make it a highly readable and distinctly twenty-first-century boy's own tale. Ben Summerskill OBE Out in the Army is
A courageous and candid account from the soldier who escorted the Queen to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, endured rocket attacks in the deserts of Iraq and served alongside Prince Harry on the plains of Canada - this is James's life out in the army.. The first openly gay person to appear on the cover of Soldier, the British Army's official magazine, James has played an active role in developing support networks for gay men and women within the forces. Written with searing honesty, and updated to include a new chapter, James charts his incredible journey from punchbag to poster boy, describing the troubles and trials of
. James Wharton, originally from Wrexham, North Wales, joined the British Army in August 2003. On completion of his initial training James entered the ranks of the Household Cavalry, choosing to be a member of the elite Blues and Royals. He left the army in April 2013. He lives in Windsor
Allen Smalling said Out, proud and a soldier. James Wharton, British, was a teen-aged enlistee, a Royal guard, a soldier sent to Afghanistan, and all the time knew he was gay and didn't hide it from his fellow soldiers. A very interesting account of life in the military in the "Out, proud and a soldier" according to Allen Smalling. James Wharton, British, was a teen-aged enlistee, a Royal guard, a soldier sent to Afghanistan, and all the time knew he was gay and didn't hide it from his fellow soldiers. A very interesting account of life in the military in the 21st Century, and Wharton's experience in being openly gay. He received much better treatment than soldiers of. 1st Century, and Wharton's experience in being openly gay. He received much better treatment than soldiers of. "A great read, difficult to put down" according to J. N. Stokes. An honest and compelling read that's difficult to put down. A fascinating insight into life in the British Army, through the eyes of a smart and articulate guy, who happens to be gay. So much packed into his 10 years - we're privileged he decided to share this memoir. Highly recommended.. What a book! C R Sansom I served in the forces myself, and always considered myself a strong, proud member. This book bends over backwards to demonstrate the stiff, unwavering dedication of the military. The story follows James from a young soldier as he serves tirelessly with his young servicemen colleagues, through to the explosive conclusion of his time in the