Friday, April 13, 2018

EXECUTIVE OUTCOMES: AGAINST ALL ODDS


The book ‘Executive Outcomes: Against all Odds’ was finally signed off this morning and is due to go to print.
Revising and updating the book was a bumpy and at times, a painful journey. However, a great editor and an understanding publisher made it easier to finally reach the end of the road. I am happy with the final result, and I hope the men who served the company so loyally will also be pleased with the end result. Obviously, it was not possible to mention everyone by name who served in the company, but those who served know who they are. They can be justly proud of what they achieved.
The book (770 pages) contains a lot of new information and photographs. It not only covers the contracts EO engaged in, but also a lot of new information on the devious role played by elements of Military Intelligence, and their lackeys—including some very unethical journalists who used their poison-pens to further their own personal agendas. The double-dealing of our politicians of that time, and their efforts to deceive the South African public, is also discussed.  
The cover of the book was changed as the publisher felt it necessary to break from previous covers—including a book written by someone else that used virtually the same cover.
My thanks to everyone who encouraged and supported me in getting to the end of this road. My thanks too to the Military Intelligence officers who found the courage to come clean and finally speak to me.
I truly hope that the book will finally lay to rest the many ghosts of the past and expose the false and misleading ‘intelligence’ and ‘news’ for the lies they were.

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12 comments:

  1. AdamApril 15, 2018 at 11:55 PM

    Will there be an e reader version availiable?

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  2. Eeben Barlow's Milsec BlogApril 16, 2018 at 2:04 PM

    That will depend on the publisher Adam

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  3. tatwarApril 16, 2018 at 10:57 PM

    Keep me posted where to order your new book. (Isbn nr?)

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  4. AdamApril 17, 2018 at 3:39 AM

    Thank you! I can't wait to read this. Currently reading "Four Ball One Tracer" and "Gunship Ace". I want to read about EO from the "main source" so to speak, so I will look forward to this!

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  5. Eeben Barlow's Milsec BlogApril 17, 2018 at 7:59 AM

    Thanks for your interest Tatwar. You can find ordering info here: https://www.warbooks.co.za/products/executive-outcomes-against-all-odds-eeben-barlow-revised-edition?variant=133840044035&fb_ref=pLaSSsBsNf-Facebook&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=ShareButton&utm_campaign=GetSocial
    Rgds,
    Eeben

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  6. Eeben Barlow's Milsec BlogApril 17, 2018 at 8:00 AM

    Thanks Adam. Roelf's book is a good view of how he experienced life in EO, warts and all. If you want to pre-order, you can find information here: https://www.warbooks.co.za/products/executive-outcomes-against-all-odds-eeben-barlow-revised-edition?variant=133840044035&fb_ref=pLaSSsBsNf-Facebook&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=ShareButton&utm_campaign=GetSocial
    Rgds,
    Eeben

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  7. UnknownApril 22, 2018 at 11:45 AM

    Mr Barlow, it is Rocca here, i hope you are well. It is so great to hear from you. I cannot wait to own a copy of that book

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  8. UnknownApril 29, 2018 at 3:48 PM

    Hello Mr. Barlow,
    I came to your blog in search of some truth. I read obscure journalists reporting on the state of affairs In South Africa, Mainly the reported constant attacks on the farmers. You hear nothing on mainstream media, ( which I have altogether stopped watching anywise many years ago) but as you mentioned in your blog about lies , deceptions and no truth. are these lesser known reporters telling the truth ? like Pejotade Fotografia . if they are accurate what, a truly horrific state of affairs . or are they painting a picture of fear mongering and hate.

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  9. oscarJune 21, 2018 at 10:22 PM

    Hi: Could you please tell me if this book will be available on Amazon in the UK or here in the US where I am located. If so, when?

    Thanks

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  10. Eeben Barlow's Milsec BlogAugust 19, 2018 at 2:42 PM

    I am not sure if it will be sold in the UK via bookstores, Oscar. I do know that a lot of orders are received by www.warbooks.co.za and that they do buk shipping to the UK.
    Thanks for your interest and I hope this helps.
    Rgds,
    Eeben

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  11. Eeben Barlow's Milsec BlogAugust 19, 2018 at 2:45 PM

    Thanks for your interest Rocca.
    Rgds,
    Eeben

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  12. Eeben Barlow's Milsec BlogAugust 19, 2018 at 3:05 PM

    Media reporting always comes with agendas Bearfootbob.
    To say all is well in SA would be a lie as the situation is very volatile and problematic. Farm murders and other crimes are very high. But, the media often ignores the crime stats to pacify domestic and foreign investors.
    Attempts are being made by the incoming administration to urgently address these issues but as you know, this will not happen as quickly as it ought to .
    Rgds,
    Eeben

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