Stand by Your Manhood (22 page)

His explosive insider memoir
Power Trip
was hailed as the must-read of 2013, making
The Thick of It
look tame, and now Damian McBride is back with more razor-sharp observations taken from his widely acclaimed blog.

The former spin-doctor, a pivotal but notorious figure in the New Labour government, has since become one of the most sought-after commentators on all things political – and it’s easy to see why. McBride’s musings provide frank and fascinating accounts of the functions (or dysfunctions) of the political machine, and the peculiar machinations of its operators.

Now, in
Omnirambles,
they are brought together for the first time in one collection. Delivered with the same no-holds-barred acuity and inimitable wit present in his debut bestseller, McBride once again proves himself to be one of today’s most controversial and incisive political voices.

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Seeking escape from the quiet countryside of North Wales, the young James Wharton joined the British Army with adventure on his mind – and he found it…

At basic training, boozing and brawling accompany the daily trials of army life, but all the while James faces a battle of his own: he is gay, and finding the courage to tell not only his family and friends but also his fellow soldiers will be the biggest challenge of all.

Written with searing honesty, and updated to include a new chapter, James charts his incredible journey from punchbag to poster boy, describing the troubles and trials of coming to terms with his sexuality via late nights in Soho clubs and early mornings at ceremonial events.

The first openly gay person to appear on the cover of
Soldier
, the British Army’s official magazine, James has played an active role in developing support networks for gay men and women within the forces.

A courageous and candid account from the soldier who escorted the Queen to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, endured rocket attacks in the deserts of Iraq and served alongside Prince Harry on the plains of Canada – this is James’s life out in the army.

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