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Narrated by:
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Simon Trinder
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By:
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Geoff Thompson
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Watch My Back is the story of one man's search for courage. Depressed, bullied, intimidated by life and indoctrinated to believe that this was his lot, Geoff Thompson, on the verge of a breakdown, decided to fight back. In a bid to confront his fears, he took a job as a bouncer in one of Britain's roughest nightclubs. Over the next 10 years, he was involved in hundreds of brutal and bloody fights that left two of his friends murdered and many more in prison. Geoff reached the top of his trade and became addicted to violence. Then it all changed.
After nearly being killed in a gang attack, and almost killing one of his attackers, he was forced to reassess his relationship with violence. After writing down his experiences, Geoff discovered a flair for writing.
This is the story of an ordinary man who faced his fears and took himself from bedsit to best seller but very nearly got killed on the way. Geoff Thompson is now the author of over 30 books, a stage play and a BAFTA-winning short film. This book is now a major motion picture: Clubbed.
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Critic reviews
"Lenny McLean had the braun, Dave Courtney had the charm, but Geoff Thompson is in a class of his own." (FHM)
"This man is very, very hard. Buy his book if you know what's good for you." (Maxim)
Understand your fear
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Amazing Story
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life altering book
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Outstanding!!
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Would you listen to Watch My Back again? Why?
Yes for a refresher on the life lessons and insight to real life violence.What did you like best about this story?
The look at real life violence and how it really occurs.What does Simon Trinder bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
You just have to love the British accent. Although an British to American dictionary would have been handy a few time :)Any additional comments?
Great book. I would really recommend it to young males say 16 to 28 years old. One for the life lessons it offers and two for the insights to real life violence. He shows you the steps that confirmations take on in real life. If you know the steps, you can avoid the dance.Book about personal development, life & violence
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Well read! Awesome story! Great conclusion!
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It's a gritty story of a very tough man. It's a story of a scared young boy and later man facing and conquering his fears. It's a story of a man chasing and realizing his dreams. It's a treatise on fear and adrenalin affects on a person. By the end of the book you just want to freaking meet this guy.
Just get the damn book already and listen to it. It really is that good. And the narrator ROCKED! Best read book I have listened to.
FREAKING AWESOME BOOK - BEST AUDIO BOOK SO FAR
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What did you love best about Watch My Back?
It was very well written and both funny and gruesome. I really enjoy when stories are told like this. It's raw and real with a good dose of humor.Who was your favorite character and why?
Geoff himself.What about Simon Trinder’s performance did you like?
He tells the story like he is Geoff Thompson.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Both!!!In the Extreme
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