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The Circuit: An Ex-SAS Soldier's True Account of One of the Most Powerful and Secretive Industries Spawned by the War on Terror

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Author: Bob Shepherd
Publisher: Macmillan
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

17 reviews
Sales Rank: 2774

Media: Hardcover
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.5

ISBN: 0330455737
EAN: 9780330455732
ASIN: 0330455737

Publication Date: April 18, 2008
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4 out of 5 stars

Thought Provoking August 16, 2008
[[ASIN:0330455737 The Circuit: An Ex-SAS Soldier's True Account of One of the Most Powerful and Secretive Industries Spawned by the War on Terror]
A fascinating insight into the job of a 'Close Protection' operative.Bob Shepherd pulls no punches with his opinions about his fellow countrymen(and non fellow countrymen)who share the same profession,especially if they're not trained to his standard,which as you might guess after 23 years serving with 'The Regiment' are understandably high.If you're looking for a book crammed with boys own stories about damsels in distress and guns and explosions in true gruesome detail,then this definately is NOT the book for you.This is a story about a true professional in every sense of the word,who makes it his duty to understand the ways,traditions and historical backgrounds of the people he serves and meets on his adventures and operations in often very hostile environments.Oh yes,he also meets some very important and influential people(and the odd warlord)along the way...ENJOY.

4 out of 5 stars

A good book written by a decent bloke. August 12, 2008
Bob Shepherd has the courage to point out that we have lost the plot as the politicians and accountants take over. Clear eyed, funny and modest this book takes us where most of us would not survive. We need people like Bob Shepherd - I hope that we realise it before it is too late.

2 out of 5 stars

Dull and very disappointing August 10, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I bought this book after reading the raving reviews put forward by others here, however, I found myself wondering whether I'd bought the correct book. The book was incredibly dull and disappointing. The most exciting part of the book was the first two pages, where the author comes into verbal conflict with a member of the Isreali Defense Force. The book covers the author's experiences in various conflict zones around the world as a bodyguard. This sounds exciting, but don't be mislead like I was. Its more a book of opinions and interpretations of one person. I've read many books in this category over many years, this is the first Amazon review I have written, but I felt compelled to write this to warn others against the poor quality content of this book.

5 out of 5 stars

An eye-opener July 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is a great insight into life on the front-line of private security - in the world's most dangerous locations! The author gives a gripping and detailed account of how to stay alive and more importantly keep your clients alive. There are some great anecdotes where the author is visiting US military outposts and drawing on his years of service in the Regiment, has to point out basic failings in US security arrangements. It is a great read which shines a light onto the politics and realities of the murky world of the Circuit.

5 out of 5 stars

Honest down to earth comments July 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I met Bob in 1975 at RAF Colerne when Bob and my brother-in-law Stefan were on 2 Squadron(Paras) RAF Regiment. A nice quiet sort of bloke. Jack Palmer was the W/O then and another recruit Andy Ramsey who got in 1975 became a long serving W/O of the squadron later on.
I had heard that he had joined the SAS and had become the W/O in charge of SAS training later on. I enjoyed that bit about Bravo Two Zero, just about summed up Andy McNab(not a real name). Andy's book was nearly all fiction and I am surprised the senior SAS Officers allowed it to be written. Bravo Two Zero was a disaster from start to finish, all to do with arrogance and lack of leadership and experience.
Honest, down to earth book, with lots of common sense in it.