{"product_id":"australian-eagle-down-peter-roper-9781764473750","title":"Australian Eagle Down: A Dramatic Journey Across Afghanistan to Seek Help","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAustralian Eagle Down\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e is an intriguing and exciting tale of terrorism versus valour. Stoic bravery under cruel captors and epic undertakings of determination. A journey on foot of hundreds of kilometres across barren and desolate lands inhabited by fierce tribesmen. And of the loyal friendships that emerge through the hardships of toil and struggle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur story starts in Bosnia amongst death and destruction. There is a survivor: intelligent, beautiful, and deadly. We then move to the North of England where a Gypsy woman is single-handedly raising her son, Lee. We follow him to Australia and, after a devastating incident, on into the harsh landscapes of Iran and Afghanistan. Here he must undertake a dangerous and difficult journey, surviving on the skills he learned as a Gypsy child. Then, he stumbles into the ultimate crisis ...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs we follow Lee on his perilous journey, we are also immersed in the military bases and aid hospitals in Afghanistan. Fast-paced military action and a harrowing survival story combine to create a story of triumph and determination, where good in several forms triumphs over the many facets of evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the author's own career experience with the military, and the experiences of his family, \u003cem\u003eAustralian Eagle Down \u003c\/em\u003eis set during the War in Afghanistan and told with great insight. It is a reminder that even in the bleakest of landscapes, humanity prevails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Roper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1764473752\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781764473750\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bound Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 282\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d","brand":"Peter Roper","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50665360654591,"sku":"9781764473750","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/australian-eagle-down-peter-roper-9781764473750","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}