How Long to Read Man Down

How Long Does it Take to Read Man Down?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 4 minutes to read Man Down by Mark Ormond

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In one heartstopping moment he began the greatest battle of his life By his own admission, Mark Ormrod was a 'gravel belly', a 'bootneck' marine who loved nothing more than being in the heart of the action when things kicked off. It's what he was trained to do, all he'd ever wanted, and he relished the prospect of a tour of duty in Afghanistan. And then the unthinkable happeneda In one heartstopping moment Mark's life was brutally shattered when a landmine tore off both his legs and his right arm. The catastrophic injuries he sustained, the race to airlift him out of danger and the shocking truth behind the doctors' battle to save him are all described in graphic detail in this remarkable memoir. This is also the story of how, on the brink of despair, Mark began the greatest battle of his life - to walk again and, using state-of-the-art 'bionic' legs, to stand shoulder to shoulder with his comrades to receive his campaign medal. It was a battle he had to win if he was to rebuild his life as a serving marine. Told with brutal honesty, Man Down is a searing, action-packed account of courage and comradeship, of life on the frontline in the Afghan desert and the terrible legacy of war. It is a story of true grit you will never forget. As Mark recalls the pain he endured and how the reality of his injuries took him to the brink of despair, he also reveals how, with bloody-minded determination, he clawed his way back to life and vowed to stand with his comrades to receive his campaign medal. Using his 'bionic' legs, he not only made it, but has since completed a parachute jump and a snowboarding course. Today he is the 'standard bearer' for the returning battled-scarred British heroes who've fought in some of the most hostile territories in the world. Told with brutal honesty, this gritty, no-holds barred memoir gives a rare insight into the harrowing world of life as a frontline soldier, and the terrible legacy of war. It is a story of resilience and courage you will never forget.

How long is Man Down?

Man Down by Mark Ormond is 302 pages long, and a total of 76,104 words.

This makes it 102% the length of the average book. It also has 93% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Man Down Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 55 minutes to read Man Down aloud.

What Reading Level is Man Down?

Man Down is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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