Immediate Action - Andy McNab

This book just tops them all. Andy McNabs IMMEDIATE ACTION is probably the best he has wrote, yes that is right, even topping his best seller BRAVO TWO ZERO. Although only just. I believe he has only ever written three non fictional books (Including his knew book SEVEN TROOP), and to have a non fiction as my top, all time favorite book, requires great skill as an author; trust me, i do like my fictional books! The story is about the life of Andy McNab from the day he was found in a Harrod's carrier bag on the steps of Guy's Hospital to the day he went to fight in the Gulf War. And trust me its a page turner. Like many young lads without a prospect ...  Read the complete review

I've been interested in the army ever since I was young. I've been reading books on the British army, royal marines, special forces etc. for a long time now, and this is one of my favourite books of all time. It costs about £8 and is also avaliable as an audiobook. Andy McNab is a Special Air Service (SAS) legend who commanded the famous bravo 2 zero mission during the first gulf war. He has written several non-fiction books (including immediate action), and several fictional books. In my opinion the non fictional books are far better and more interesting than the fictional books. Having read 3 of his non fictional books; immediate action, bravo 2 zero and 7 ...  Read the complete review

Firstly, I am a long standing fan of the Andy McNab books, starting with Bravo Two Zero right through to his latest fiction novels. Immediate Action is, however, non-fiction and this is why I feel it is his best work. McNab gives a detailed, graphic and emotive insight into his difficult upbringing and subsequent journey through his adult life. He does so in a way that makes you warm to him and also allows you to glimpse how life is when you are in the British Special Forces. I find the SAS intriguing subject and this book gave a superb insight into the life they lead and the grueling selection process that candidates have to get through in order to ...  Read the complete review