Mindful Soldier

Building resilience to overcome life's challenges
An ex-soldier's personal journey through how to survive and thrive after trauma. Written with a world-renowned trauma specialist.

'An essential and inspirational guide to surviving and thriving, whatever life throws at you.' - Bear Grylls

'A remarkable book - wise, painfully open, honest and very thoughtful' - Rory Stewart

'A powerful reminder that resilience and vulnerability aren't opposites, but companions, shedding light on what it truly means to endure, heal and lead by positive example.' - Levison Wood


Written by former soldier Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE and world-renowned trauma specialist Dr Jessica K. Miller, this dynamic book offers practical skills and techniques to help readers tackle trauma, build resilience and overcome life's toughest obstacles - personal and professional - with confidence.

Overcoming childhood trauma, embracing uncertainty, relationship breakdowns, self-doubt, recovering from failure - these topics and more are covered with real insight, plus practical exercises to help build resilience.

Drawing on first-hand experiences and cutting-edge research, Mindful Soldier is a must-read for anyone seeking to adapt, learn and thrive in the face of adversity.