Never Leave a Man Behind: Around the Falklands and Rowing across the Pacific

Never Leave A Man Behind by Mick Dawson is a gripping adventure story that follows two veterans, one traumatized and one blind, as they rediscover themselves through two epic ocean adventures. The book highlights the power of courage, comradeship, and determination in overcoming mental and physical disabilities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Mick Dawson's captivating novel "Never Leave A Man Behind" is a thrilling and captivating adventure that deserves to be called "unputdownable." Dawson is a man you would want by your side, whether in battle or tackling waves as high as houses, should you ever consider rowing the Pacific.

This remarkable sports book has been selected as the Sports Book of the Month, and it is an excellent read that takes you into the heart of an extremely challenging environment while maintaining composure, cheerfulness, and respect for your fellow men. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Keith M. Breslauer, Trustee of The Royal Marines Charity, has this to say about "Never Leave A Man Behind": "Breathtaking - builds tension from the very start with life-and-death challenges throughout. Courage and comradeship at their very best, showing how mental and physical disabilities cannot and are not allowed to define or undermine the human self. Leaves you in awe and respect for one man determined to help his muckers win their battles, whatever it takes - at great personal cost."

Jonathan Ball, Director of The Royal Marines Charity, adds: "The stories of two veterans - one traumatized, one blind - who rediscover themselves with the help of a friend in the course of two epic ocean adventures, kayaking around the Falklands and rowing across the Pacific.

Mick Dawson tells the story of kayaking around the Falkland Islands with friend and fellow Royal Marines veteran Steve Grenham, who was struggling to cope with the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The extraordinary tale of his 2,500-mile voyage in a rowing boat with his friend and former Royal Marine Commando Steve "Sparky" Sparkes, who was not only a rowing novice but also blind, is truly remarkable.

Sparky and Mick succeeded in rowing across the finish line after a truly epic voyage of over 2,500 miles. This is a testament to their courage, determination, and friendship, and it is a story that will inspire and uplift readers of all ages."

In conclusion, "Never Leave A Man Behind" by Mick Dawson is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure, sports, and the human spirit. It is a story that will leave you in awe and respect for the men who have served their country and the friends who have supported them along the way.

Weight: 200g
Dimension: 125 x 196 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472144034