The chaos of combat was jody mitic s workplace and he didnt want to be anywhere else, and then he stepped on a landmine. Jocko podcast 111 w jody mitic being at war in life. How the way of the samurai translates to life today. Jody mitic knows something about long shots, whether as a sniper in afghanistan or as a retired master corporal who became an improbably successful municipal candidate in 2014, seven. From retired elite sniper jody mitic, who lost both of his legs below t. Unflinching book by jody mitic official publisher page. Jody mitic comes clean on cocaine addiction, inexcusable. His raw, candid, and engrossing memoir follows his personal journey into the canadian. Bottom line, i dont know why jody mitic wrote this book or whom he wrote it for.
His raw, candid, and engrossing memoir unflinching follows his personal journey into the canadian military, through sniper training, and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. One soldiers war, mobility workouts, rehearsals, buds training, compromise. His raw, candid, and engrossing memoir follows his. So just for the pain it was a couple of drinks and then if i did really good, it was a little bit of the drugs. Enjoyed this book, but jody mitic is no accomplished author. Unflinching, the making of a canadian sniper by jody mitic. Unflinching book ottawa public library bibliocommons. He served as an ottawa city councillor, representing innes ward in ottawa s east end, from 2014 until 2018. Jody mitic s books unflinching and everyday heroes, dunno if theyre on audible, but theyre good reads. A soughtafter motivational speaker, he is a respected advocate for wounded veterans, people with. Unflinching by jody mitic elite sniper jody mitic loved being a soldier.
Unflinching book by jody mitic official publisher page simon. Unflinching by jody mitic overdrive rakuten overdrive. While on patrol with the 1st battalion royal canadian regiment deep within enemy territory, sniper jody mitic. From retired elite sniper jody mitic, who lost both of his legs below the knees in afghanistan, unflinching is an uplifting memoir on military issues, endurance, and overcoming adversity. The jody mitic podcast uploaded a video 6 months ago. Jody mitic author jody mitic is a twentyyear canadian armed forces veteran and sniper team leader. Jody mitic opens up about physical challenges, addictions. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Military veteran, city councillor, and amazing race canada competitor jody mitic discusses his memoir unflinching at big ideas, part of thin air 2015.
Jody mitic i got to a point where a good day meant i needed a reward. The making of a canadian sniper by jody mitic published by simon and schuster canada 238 pp. The making of a canadian sniper, is a deeply personal retelling of the 38yearolds life in the military. Awesome this is a great read, and all of the respect in the world goes out to jody. Fill out this form below and we will get back to you within 48 hours. Jody mitic when i first moved to canada in 20 after leaving the us army, i knew very little about the canadian armed forces. The making of a canadian sniper by mitic, jody isbn. Jody mitic knows something about long shots, whether as a sniper in afghanistan or as a retired master corporal who became an improbably successful municipal candidate in 2014, seven years after th. Unflinching ebook by jody mitic 9781476795126 rakuten kobo. A soughtafter motivational speaker, he is a respected advocate for wounded veterans, people with disabilities, and amputees. A soughtafter motivational speaker, he is a respected advocate for wounded veterans, people with disabilities, and. Jody mitic is a canadian armed forces veteran and ottawa city councillor.
He lost both his feet and his career as a soldier was over. Unflinching is one of those books that you just cant put down. This is strictly a fan page for jody mitic supporters and fans. The author has found the voice that many aspiring authors wish they could get. When i first moved to canada in 20 after leaving the us army, i knew. Mitic wrote a book about his experience in afghanistan in a memoir titled unflinching. His raw, candid, and engrossing memoir follows his personal journey into the canadian military, through. The making of a canadian sniper is the autobiography of jody mitic, who lost the lower half of both legs to a land mine in afghanistan in 2007. The making of a canadian sniper, is a perennial bestseller. Unflinching, his raw, candid, and engrossing memoir follows his personal journey into the canadian military, through.
His raw, candid, and engrossing memoir follows his personal journey into the canadian military, through sniper training, and firefights in afghanistan, culminating on. Jody mitic is a twentyyear canadian armed forces veteran and sniper team leader. His raw, candid, and engrossing memoir follows his personal journey into the canadian military, through sniper. I would like to make you aware that there is another book from the. Everyday heroes jody mitic 9781501168079 netgalley. Jody and luke talk leadership, being accountable for your 51% and politics. Bestselling author jody mitic brings together veterans and active military personnel from across canada to tell us, in their own words, what it means to answer the call of duty. Jocko podcast 24 with jody mitic unflinching youtube.