SOLDIER • SNIPER • SURVIVOR No one is born a leader. But through sheer determination and by confronting life's challenges, Ant Middleton has come to know the meaning of true leadership. In First Man In, he shares the core lessons he's learned over the course of his fascinating, exhilarating life. To survive the gruelling Selection process to become a member of the elite you need toughness, aggression, meticulous attention to detail and unrelenting self-discipline, all traits that make for the best leaders. After thirteen years in the military, with four years as a Special Boat Service (SBS) sniper, Ant Middleton is the epitome of what it takes to excel. In this visceral and revealing book, he speaks about the highs and gut-wrenching lows of his life - from the thrill of passing Special Forces Selection to ending up in prison upon leaving the military - and draws valuable lessons that we can all use in our daily lives.