Jon Le Galloudec: Author Speaker: After the Bullet
Jon "Frenchie" Le Galloudec, author of After the Bullet, a military memoir of being shot in Iraq and rebuilding his life, is available for author talks, book events and cruise ship author guest speaking.
In 2007, while serving with the British Army in Iraq, Jon "Frenchie" Le Galloudec was shot through the spine and left partially paralysed. Doctors said he was unlikely to walk again. He went on to compete at the Invictus Games 2014, play for GB Para Ice Hockey in 2015 and the Cardiff Huskies in 2016, climb Kilimanjaro in 2009, trek to Everest Base Camp in 2011 and write his memoir, After the Bullet (2025).
After the Bullet (2025) is Jon's memoir of an injured British soldier: the firefight in Basra, the long road of surgeries and rehabilitation, PTSD, and finding purpose again. It is told with brutal honesty and flashes of dark humour.
Jon is available as an author guest speaker for book clubs, libraries, literary events, cruise ships and corporate events.
An Iraq war veteran's true story
After the Bullet is a military memoir about recovery and resilience. It is an inspirational memoir with humour, a veteran memoir about mental health, and the story of a former Invictus Games athlete and GB para ice hockey player rebuilding his life after a spinal injury.
For readers looking for books about overcoming adversity
Readers who look for books about overcoming adversity in the UK, books about life after spinal injury or motivational memoirs by British veterans will find a story that is raw, honest and, at times, very funny.
What Audiences Take Away
- The stories behind the book
- Why Jon decided to write a memoir
- Writing honestly about PTSD and recovery
- Readings and questions from the audience
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy After the Bullet?
After the Bullet is available on Amazon UK. There is a link on The Book page of this website.
Can Jon do an author talk at our book club or library?
Yes. Send an enquiry through the contact form with your date, location and audience size.
How do I book Jon?
Send an enquiry through the contact form on this website with your event date, location, audience size and the kind of talk you have in mind, and Jon will get back to you.
Jon shares his lived experience. His talks are educational and inspirational, not clinical, medical or therapeutic advice. Support contacts are listed on the Speaking page.