Hurry Up and Wait: The Secret Life of a Sandhurst Cadet

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Nobody forgets Sandhurst.

The perception from outside is of matchless professionalism, organisation and military efficiency. Sandhurst embodies all these qualities. But they arent the whole story. Nor are they what makes it unique.

Hurry Up and Wait provides a captivating peek behind the curtain of the 44-week course that shapes the future officers of the British Army. Its the story of overachieving instructors meeting underperforming cadets. Theres the stuff youd expect: parades, marching, making beds, shouting, shooting and standing up straight, all in the name of serving your country.

But the book is also about the people, relationships, laughter, contradictions, chaos and frantic reality that exists below the serene surface. Its Hogwarts with guns, 140-hour weeks, endless acronyms and half-smoked cigarettes. It is, above all, about playing the game.

Welcome to the finest military academy in the world.

Reviews

Hurry Up and Wait is the most accurate and amusing account of Sandhurst Ive read Sir Chris Bonington

Funny but true an observant and human reflection of RMASs benchmark for leadership Josh Lewsey MBE

Irreverent, honest, hilarious, but serious too. Geordie Stewart brilliantly captures the life of a Sandhurst officer cadet. I cannot recommend this highly readable and authentic book enough. GeneralLordRichardsof Herstmonceux GCB CBE DSO

"Geordie captures the essence of what goes on at Sandhurst Humour, heartache, frustration, pride, challenge and adventure; all the ingredients for a cracking read." Major General Paul Nanson Sandhurst Commandant 2015-2020 and author of Stand Up Straight.'

Geordie tells the story of Sandhurst just as it is It draws out the madness, the emotion, the challenge, the reward and the humour. It is a triumph. And just as I recall it, as an Officer Cadet and as the Commandant. Major General David Rutherford-Jones Sandhurst Commandant 2007-2009

"With detail andhumour, and an insider's knowledge, Geordie Stewart takes the reader within the machine wherethe British Army makes its officers." Simon Akam Author of The Changing of the Guard

Hurry Upand Wait is a laugh out loud autobiographical comedy Hurry Up and Wait' will be,for many years, the classic book on this remarkable British institution. Frank Ledwidge Author of 'Losing Small Wars'

I loved this book and promise anyone who has passed out of The Idiot Factory, that they will too. Bryn Parry OBE Soldier, cartoonist and founder of Help for Heroes

Hurry Up and Wait is a funny, illuminating and authentic story of what life at Sandhurst entails I highly recommend it to those that want to understand what makes Sandhurst the successful institution it is. Johnny Mercer MP Cabinet Minister for Veterans Affair

Geordies account captures the exceptionally funny and intensely serious elements of choosing to serve and lead in the British Army Dan Jarvis MBE MP

Author Bio

Geordie Stewart is a British author, explorer, mountaineer and former Army officer. He has climbed the Seven Summits the highest mountain on each of the seven continents and cycled solo around the world. He served for five years in the Light Dragoons and currently works in motor racing for Extreme E. He has written two books, In Search of Sisu and A Rolling Stone.