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A Life of Choice: Part Three Kindle Edition

by Tom Benson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 114 ratings
Revised - November 2018.
(Please note, A Life of Choice: The Trilogy Edition is the same story, reduced to three paperback books for those who for whatever reason, do not use digital reading devices).

Londonderry continues to be an education in many ways and an opportunity arises for a three-month course in Catterick. However things work out, it’s time to move on after two years.
Would Jim survive two years in West Berlin in the 1970’s, famed for all the aspects of life which the young soldier is drawn towards—alcohol, tobacco, violence, and sex?
What’s life for, if not for living?
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  1. Book 3 of 5
    A Life of Choice
  2. Print length
    420 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    December 2, 2016
  6. File size
    948 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N9DOD9B
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tom Benson
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 2, 2016
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 30221st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 948 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 420 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 5 ‏ : ‎ A Life of Choice
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 114 ratings

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Tom Benson

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In 1969 at the age of 17, Tom left his native Glasgow to join the British Army. Tom’s military career spanned from 1969 to 1992. He followed this with a career in Retail Management, in which he was employed from 1992 to 2012.

Tom has been writing since 2007.

He has published novels, anthologies of short stories, a five-part novel, a variety of erotica books, and a series of genre-based poetry.

Tom is presently working on more novels.

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  • RuddersReviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars A real nostalgic treat for anyone who served in the 70s, this series just gets better and better!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2019
    Format: Kindle
    Following his transfer to Londonderry, Jim Faulkner is proving himself an enthusiastic and extremely capable soldier, both in his trade and at the sharp of soldering. Though not lacking female attention, he's still a bit of a walking disaster area when it comes to women, and despite the overall progress he's making in his career, still manages the occasional screw-up just as most of us did. Screw-ups aside though, by now, Jim is not only an experienced signalman and soldier but is demonstrating clear leadership skills and promotion potential in all manner of ways, the latter being long overdue but for his continuing alcohol issues - a transfer to Berlin sees his progress continue, but in true Jim Faulkner style, he allows his drinking issues to once again bring his entire career into question. Thankfully, this latest setback is softened by good news in another area of his life.

    Once again, this latest chapter in Jim Faulkner's life is another real nostalgic treat for anyone who served back in the 70s, and just as much so for those simply wanting to see how Jim's life and military career progress following the rather sour note at which he left it at the end of pt2. It's full of all the usual shenanigans and scrapes many a single young squaddie got into at the time, but beneath some of the more unsavoury episodes of Jim's life and career, he's showing himself to be a thoroughly decent man with a sense of fair play, loyalty, and consideration for others. As you would also expect, there's a fair helping of squaddie humour and outrageous anecdotes, though no doubt, nostalgic for many readers ... this series just gets better and better (despite an earlier reference to the best regiment in the British Army being 'planks' ...lol!)
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  • barbara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Apt title for this volume
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2016
    Format: Kindle
    It’s not that often you really get to know a fictional character, who’s an ordinary bloke; that’s if you can describe being in the British military as ordinary. Book three of a Life of Choice takes the reader further into the career of Jim Faulkner. In this volume he battles himself a lot of the time with his ups and downs with girlfriends, friendships and his personal battle with alcohol. And, of course, his strivings to excel in his career. What I like about the character is the moral underpinning to his behaviour and his sense of justice and fair play. All of this gets tested in this instalment. He also has a wicked sense of humour. I’ve been pleased to spend many more hours with him in this third of a four part series. As always we are left on a cliffhanger, wondering if he is going to take the next step he’s planned. Now I’ll have to be patient and wait for the next instalment. I recommend this series but start with part one and work your way through. Jim Faulkner is worth spending time with…Just hope part four will be published soon!
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  • RuddersReviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars A real nostalgic treat for anyone who served back in the 70s, this series just gets better and better!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2018
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Following his transfer to Londonderry, Jim Faulkner is proving himself an enthusiastic and extremely capable soldier, both in his trade and at the sharp of soldering. Though not lacking female attention, he's still a bit of a walking disaster area when it comes to women, and despite the overall progress he's making in his career, still manages the occasional screw-up just as most of us did. Screw-ups aside though, by now, Jim is not only an experienced signalman and soldier but is demonstrating clear leadership skills and promotion potential in all manner of ways, the latter being long overdue but for his continuing alcohol issues - a transfer to Berlin sees his progress continue, but in true Jim Faulkner style, he allows his drinking issues to once again bring his entire career into question. Thankfully, this latest setback is softened by good news in another area of his life. 

    Once again, this latest chapter in Jim Faulkner's life is another real nostalgic treat for anyone who served back in the 70s, and just as much so for those simply wanting to see how Jim's life and military career progress following the rather sour note at which he left it at the end of pt2. It's full of all the usual shenanigans and scrapes many a single young squaddie got into at the time, but beneath some of the more unsavoury episodes of Jim's life and career, he's showing himself to be a thoroughly decent man with a sense of fair play, loyalty, and consideration for others. As you would also expect, there's a fair helping of squaddie humour and outrageous anecdotes, though no doubt, nostalgic for many readers ... this series just gets better and better (despite an earlier reference to the best regiment in the British Army being 'planks' ...lol!).
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  • Sam Logan
    5.0 out of 5 stars A compelling read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Being a former serviceman myself I am always interested in reading accounts of individual service personnel. This series is without doubt the best written account I have read. I enjoyed all of the books from start to finish. Tom's writing style is a blend of factual information, drama and typical squady with and humour. The series would be enjoyed by a wide variety of readers but is a must read for those who, like me served a full military career. There is so much I can relate to. Thank you for the privilege of reading your story. It has been a joy to read.
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  • barbara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Apt title to this volume
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 23, 2016
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    It’s not that often you really get to know a fictional character, who’s an ordinary bloke; that’s if you can describe being in the British military as ordinary. Book three of a Life of Choice takes the reader further into the career of Jim Faulkner. In this volume he battles himself a lot of the time with his ups and downs with girlfriends, friendships and his personal battle with alcohol. And, of course, his strivings to excel in his career. What I like about the character is the moral underpinning to his behaviour and his sense of justice and fair play. All of this gets tested in this instalment. He also has a wicked sense of humour. I’ve been pleased to spend many more hours with him in this third of a four part series. As always we are left on a cliffhanger, wondering if he is going to take the next step he’s planned. Now I’ll have to be patient and wait for the next instalment. I recommend this series but start with part one and work your way through. Jim Faulkner is worth spending time with…Just hope part four will be published soon!
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  • Ian Scott
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tom is spot on great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2017
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Excellent writing and great subject for ex services and anyone interested in what soldiers have to ensure in training and in personal life
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  • J. Henderson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend for any who served in Royal Signals in the ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2018
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Served at the same time or close enough that things were recognizable, brought back so many memories, was a real trip down nostalgia lane.
    Recommend for any who served in Royal Signals in the 70s and 80s.
    Will bring it all back.
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