The Hard Way

The series is written as a monologue combined with a narrative. The first episode, 'INAPPROPRIATE HUMOUR', details a double kidnap and bomb incident in Northern Ireland in the 1980s.The second episode, 'YOU'RE A BETTER MAN THAN I AM, GUNGA DIN!' addresses Burrell's character and takes the story back to his teenage years, explaining how he was 'encouraged' to enlist as a Magistrate's Soldier.The story covers his battle with authority and his gradual growth toward being a soldier.During...
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The series is written as a monologue combined with a narrative. The first episode, 'INAPPROPRIATE HUMOUR', details a double kidnap and bomb incident in Northern Ireland in the 1980s.The second episode, 'YOU'RE A BETTER MAN THAN I AM, GUNGA DIN!' addresses Burrell's character and takes the story back to his teenage years, explaining how he was 'encouraged' to enlist as a Magistrate's Soldier.The story covers his battle with authority and his gradual growth toward being a soldier.During the monologue, an unknown voice asks questions.The final episode, 'LESSONS ON HOW TO ACT IN PUBLIC ', reveals the voice is that of a psychologist, as Burrell undergoes therapy for suspected post-traumatic stress disorder.Further dramatic episodes in Burrell's Army service are brought to the surface. As the tale takes a huge, unexpected turn, can Burrell stay in the Army or must he face the terrifying prospect of being invalided out?About the author.Although all of the incidents are based on actual events as I can recall them or as they were narrated to me, only a few actually happened to me. I served with the Royal Anglians as a driver and Close Quarters Combat (CQC) instructor in the early eighties. Later, I was part of aid missions to Eastern Europe and saw things that will always stay with me.Writing this work has been my therapy.