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Going All The Way
Going All The Way is part two of the ‘Bootneck Threesome� trilogy and the follow up to the top ten biography Going Commando, which was featured in Soldier Magazine, the Daily Telegraph and the Weekend Sport.
Mark Time’s latest military memoir brims with emotion, bouncing between hilarious disasters and sobering confrontation.
‘The folly of youth needn’t define who we become.� ~ Mark Time
Now a commando, yet still more a poster boy for children’s underpants than the Royal Marines, Mark Time hones his newfound military skills and discovers the noble art of transvestism. He plunges into a world of sun, sea and sangars, where he jumps between the dystopian world of colonial peacekeeping and the hedonistic lifestyle of a military with no wars to join.
Whether he is scuppering fermented diesel in the jungle or being sledgehammered by the unfiltered suffering of conflict, Mark carries a dark secret that weighs heavier than the equipment he carries on his back.
Often controversial, this book’s provocative nature is certainly not for the faint-hearted, yet is a humorous and uplifting account of a troubled bon vivant.
Like his first book, Going All The Way will appeal to a wider audience than the usual military fare, offering insight into many topical issues including military strategy and mental health, all glazed with his synonymous humour, as Mark’s ethos lies in ‘painting the world with colour�.
WARNING: Contains scenes of sex, violence, and commandos wearing lipstick.
Mark Time’s latest military memoir brims with emotion, bouncing between hilarious disasters and sobering confrontation.
‘The folly of youth needn’t define who we become.� ~ Mark Time
Now a commando, yet still more a poster boy for children’s underpants than the Royal Marines, Mark Time hones his newfound military skills and discovers the noble art of transvestism. He plunges into a world of sun, sea and sangars, where he jumps between the dystopian world of colonial peacekeeping and the hedonistic lifestyle of a military with no wars to join.
Whether he is scuppering fermented diesel in the jungle or being sledgehammered by the unfiltered suffering of conflict, Mark carries a dark secret that weighs heavier than the equipment he carries on his back.
Often controversial, this book’s provocative nature is certainly not for the faint-hearted, yet is a humorous and uplifting account of a troubled bon vivant.
Like his first book, Going All The Way will appeal to a wider audience than the usual military fare, offering insight into many topical issues including military strategy and mental health, all glazed with his synonymous humour, as Mark’s ethos lies in ‘painting the world with colour�.
WARNING: Contains scenes of sex, violence, and commandos wearing lipstick.
322 pages, Paperback
Published April 29, 2016
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About the author
Mark Time
18Ìýbooks12ÌýfollowersMark Time has made overcoming adversity an art form.
The Royal Marines was his first metaphorical Goliath, but with fortitude and resilience as his sidekick he became a commando by the age of 17. Camaraderie, adventure and the occasional bout of idiocy have since become personal watchwords, creating his unique style that celebrates the many faces of society.
In battling his own mental health issues, Mark is keen to provide humour in all his work, and is passionate about painting the world with colour.
After the success of his 'Bootneck Threesome' trilogy, Mark is involved with a number of ghostwriting and co-author projects with clients across the globe. In addition to books, Mark contributes to a number of satirical websites, is a feature writer for the national press and a bumbling tech biff trying to maintain a travel blog.
Mark spends his spare time travelling, failing miserably to retain his six-pack and retrieving his hyperactive Jack Russell from rabbit burrows. Having grown up in Yorkshire, Mark now divides his time between the UK and anywhere cheap.
Follow Mark:
Twitter: @MarkTimeAuthor
facebook: Mark Time Author
The Royal Marines was his first metaphorical Goliath, but with fortitude and resilience as his sidekick he became a commando by the age of 17. Camaraderie, adventure and the occasional bout of idiocy have since become personal watchwords, creating his unique style that celebrates the many faces of society.
In battling his own mental health issues, Mark is keen to provide humour in all his work, and is passionate about painting the world with colour.
After the success of his 'Bootneck Threesome' trilogy, Mark is involved with a number of ghostwriting and co-author projects with clients across the globe. In addition to books, Mark contributes to a number of satirical websites, is a feature writer for the national press and a bumbling tech biff trying to maintain a travel blog.
Mark spends his spare time travelling, failing miserably to retain his six-pack and retrieving his hyperactive Jack Russell from rabbit burrows. Having grown up in Yorkshire, Mark now divides his time between the UK and anywhere cheap.
Follow Mark:
Twitter: @MarkTimeAuthor
facebook: Mark Time Author
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May 26, 2017
The second instalment of this hilarious book sees Mark Time continuing his career as a Royal Marine (or Bootneck) and the side-splitting and often silly antics he and his pals get up to along the way. His style of writing is what I would call 'down to earth' - he says it as it is - and this is what I love about these books and indeed this author.
As with any book relating to the Armed Forces there are serious issues involved but I think Mr Time wanted this series to be more upbeat than your usual sombre and at times macabre military novel.
The third and final book in the series, , awaits and I shall definitely be reading that in due course (probably when I need some hilarity in my life) but another cracking read and once again, highly recommended.
As with any book relating to the Armed Forces there are serious issues involved but I think Mr Time wanted this series to be more upbeat than your usual sombre and at times macabre military novel.
The third and final book in the series, , awaits and I shall definitely be reading that in due course (probably when I need some hilarity in my life) but another cracking read and once again, highly recommended.
April 14, 2016
Managed to get an early copy from Amazon.
Really liked this guy's first book as it was a million miles away from all the hard man stuff but to be honest when you read these you actually find out who the hard men really are.
Not withstanding the ups and downs of this lad's life the book starts as it means to go on - with rib splitting humour.
It's like a travel book for the marines - one minute you're in Northern Ireland the next minute the Caribbean each with its own take on his life. Unlike my recent review of stating how dislikable Bond is on the page, I'd love to have a beer with this lad.
Wasn't disappointed and really look forward to his next one.
Really liked this guy's first book as it was a million miles away from all the hard man stuff but to be honest when you read these you actually find out who the hard men really are.
Not withstanding the ups and downs of this lad's life the book starts as it means to go on - with rib splitting humour.
It's like a travel book for the marines - one minute you're in Northern Ireland the next minute the Caribbean each with its own take on his life. Unlike my recent review of stating how dislikable Bond is on the page, I'd love to have a beer with this lad.
Wasn't disappointed and really look forward to his next one.
February 11, 2025
I gave this book 5 stars because of the enjoyment and memories it brought to me as an x RN rating the runs ashore all over the world and the comradery in the forces. Well done mark.
May 6, 2022
Second book of the trilogy and still a joyful romp through Commando life albeit very much conforming to the Commando maxim of 'Cheerfulness through adversity'. Mark describes his tours of Northern Ireland during the 'troubles' and his time as an Assault Engineer with subsequent visits to the US and Belize for continued training.
Mark describes a persistent issue in respect of having 'dark thoughts' and it's important to recognise that even despite (maybe 'perhaps') of the gruelling selection for Royal Marines - mental health issues can raise their ugly head.
Mark describes a persistent issue in respect of having 'dark thoughts' and it's important to recognise that even despite (maybe 'perhaps') of the gruelling selection for Royal Marines - mental health issues can raise their ugly head.
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