Bodyguard

ebook The Real Story: Inside the Secretive World of Armed Police & Close Protection

By Jonathan Levi

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The Untold Stories of Britain’s Bodyguards

Follow the firsthand recollections of men and women who guard the United Kingdom’s most famous figures

A career of bravery and discretion revealed. As one of the most hazardous occupations in the world, bodyguarding means not only protecting clients, but also making decisions that can change the lives of others. Dr. Emma French and Jonathan Levi explore the past, present, and future of the armed protection industry in their latest biographical book, Bodyguard: The Real Story. Told through the eyes of those who protected British celebrities and international politicians, readers will discover what it truly takes to keep the world that we know safe.

Meet the people behind the security. From the MI6 agency to the Royal Security Services, this private security book shares personal recollections from thirteen former officers and how their careers changed their lives. Their stories span decades of experience as they witness some of Britain’s most dramatic events, including domestic terrorism, drug turf wars, and assassination attempts. And with each story, our narrators share how their job as a private bodyguard impacts themselves, their clients, and people all over the world.

Inside Bodyguard: The Real Story discover:

  • The extensive planning put into security detail
  • Weapons, vehicles, and protective clothing used in the field
  • What it takes to protect the Royal Family
  • The tragedies and mistakes that can stay with bodyguards forever
  • If you enjoyed books like Spare, The Final Witness, or The Mindfulness for Warriors Handbook, then you’ll love Bodyguard: The Real Story.

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