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The honest, explicit and extraordinary memoir of Edward Charles Featherstone-Englishman, Businessman, Polo Player and Combat Pilot-My Rude Awakening reveals an astonishing account of life lived with passion and intensity. From the lush green Berkshire's polo fields, through the ardours of military helicopter training, to the white heat of flying combat missions in the Middle East, Charles's journey is a riveting tale of privilege, peril and profound personal transformation. Raised amidst the traditions of English upper-class society, Charles's life takes an unexpected turn when he embarks on a forbidden, intoxicating affair. This passionate relationship not only challenges societal norms but also ignites a deeply personal awakening that defines his transition into manhood. Then as a combat helicopter pilot in the Royal Air Force, Charles faces the brutal realities of war and harrowing experiences that still live with him to this day. Prepare to be shocked, captivated and inspired by the raw, unvarnished truth of this shy boy's unforgettable journey of love, loss, and survival into adulthood. Trigger warning: This book contains game bird shooting and fox hunting content, references to suicide, PTSD, and explicit sexual content.

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""My Rude Awakening is a raw, candid memoir that pulls you into the world of Edward Charles Featherstone, whose life spans the privileged polo fields of England to the brutal realities of combat as a helicopter pilot. What makes this memoir stand out is the unexpected erotic journey it takes, as Charles's forbidden love affair sparks a deep personal transformation. Featherstone's story is both intense and unapologetic, blending moments of privilege, danger, and self-discovery in a way that keeps you hooked. It's not just a tale of adventure-it's an honest look at identity, love, and the complexities of growing up. A fascinating read if you're up for it!"" - Shannon Casey ""My Rude Awakening is a brilliant memoir that reads like fiction. It offers insight into a world of British culture that I knew very little about but reads just like a Jilly Cooper novel. While the memoir often feels exciting and lavish, Featherstone does not shy away from the darker parts of his past, the life-changing risks of polo and the undeniable dangers he faced in the RAF. Having had family in the RAF myself, I felt drawn to these chapters in particular and they ultimately had me in tears. This truly is a memoir like no other and I can't recommend it enough."" - Maddie ""Insightful, funny, romantic, inspiring, beautifully written, this book has it all. Engaging from the beginning, captivating until the end. A book which you simply will not want to put down. Can't wait to read book 2"" - Timofei O

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