Serviceman J The Untold Story of an ..., Jamie Pennell
Serviceman J The Untold Story of an ..., Jamie Pennell
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Serviceman J: The Untold Story of an NZSAS Soldier

Author: Jamie Pennell

Narrator: Michael Whalley

Unabridged: 5 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 07/31/2024


Synopsis

A gripping memoir by a former NZSAS commander on serving in Afghanistan over four deployments and operating at the edge of his limits
'Frighteningly, devastatingly real.' - The Post In 2011, following the Taliban siege on Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel, an SAS soldier identified only as Serviceman J was awarded New Zealand's second highest military honour by showing outstanding gallantry in the face of danger. After eighteen years in the New Zealand SAS, ex-commander Jamie Pennell is now ready to tell his story.Having survived the famously tough SAS selection course and excelled during its brutal training, Jamie was sent on four deployments to Afghanistan and played a critical role in New Zealand's operations. From patrols across desert territories run by warlords to hostile fire and near-death combat, Serviceman J is a heart-stopping account of life inside one of the world's most elite military forces.

About Jamie Pennell

Jamie Pennell has had an esteemed eighteen-year career as a soldier and leader inside the New Zealand SAS. He was sent on multiple combat operations in Afghanistan to assist other nations and the Afghan special forces in the war on terror. After leaving the Defence Force, Jamie worked with high performance athletes where he helped them achieve their sporting goals. Jamie now works as the Head of Mangatāwhiri Campus, Dilworth School, delivering their Learning in the Outdoors Programme, Te Haerenga (The Journey), training young men in skills for life.

About Michael Whalley

Since graduating from Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School, Michael has established a fine career in film, theatre and television in New Zealand and Australia. Michael's film credits include Angelina Jolie's Unbroken, Slow West with Michael Fassbender and Ben Mendelsohn, and the lead role in the Australian film The Pretend One, though he is perhaps best-known internationally for his character Flynn in the US series Legend of the Seeker.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lizzie on October 08, 2024

A very insightful story to learn about the NZSAS. Some important lessons included that are applicable to everyone. (A good audiobook too, listened on Spotify).......more

Goodreads review by Lauren on February 01, 2025

The upmost respect and admiration 🫡......more

Goodreads review by Jared on August 28, 2024

Great read, up there with the best in the genre.......more

Goodreads review by Julie on August 16, 2024

An NZSAS soldier is one of those jobs that you hear about all the time but never have any idea what is actually entails. What it takes to become one and what you do when you become one. This books tackles these questions and takes the reader behind the curtain to show us what a NZSAS actually does. T......more

Goodreads review by Jem on September 23, 2024

This book is absolutely amazing! 10/10 would recommend to anyone who reads. I have grown up in an army family and have met Jamie before as he is a family friend. He mentioned my father Duggy Grant and I won’t lie I shed a tear or two. This book has helped me understand what my father went through an......more