I really enjoyed this, what a story. I'd just finished Lone survivor when I read this- what a contrast. From " hoorah" to a more heart felt and nuanced account. If I have a criticism it is that Donaldson laments our understanding of the Afghanistan war but does little to advance it. Maybe that's the way the ADF works these days. Donaldson appears to be a poster boy for the VC, probably the biggest one ever but his early story doesn't point to that, makes him real. Apart from the fact he's a snowboarder there's nothing not to like. English is not my native language so sorry if something below is not OK.Memories of the soldier of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment (still staying in the service) since childhood until consecutive tours in Afghanistan. A closing story is a description of the actions at the end 2012, and the last photograph dates from September 2013. I don't think so it is necessary longer to convince that these are the memories freshest of available on the market...Revelation! And what's more not because the author is the first Australian decorated soldier Victoria Cross (with the highest military decoration in the United Kingdom) from forty years. Rather because we can rarely read about contemporary action Australian SAS. "The Crossroad" isn't sorting sincere, detailed descriptions taking place in Afghanistan of the operation. The author doesn't have problems with describing their mistakes. He isn't creating immortal heroes also from oneself or his friends. The book is sincere - stupidity, dust, stink, blood. And for the end - probably a response to criticism and attacks by "couch sages". Of the ones, which not going out of the flat and drawing the knowledge in television and the Internet, are daring to assess acts and intentions of people on the battlefield.Revelation!
What do You think about The Crossroad (2013)?
This is one of my favourite biographies! It was down to earth, honest and interesting.
—eyestone55
Definitely an interesting read...but a one-time read for me.
—Woodelbabs
