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Unlikely beginnings - a soldier's life

by Aboobaker Osman Mitha

Major General Aboobaker Osman Mitha remains a legend in the Pakistan Army. His aptly named memoir Unlikely Beginnings A soldier's life is perhaps the most authentic account of British Indian Army and the Pakistan Army. He was born in a fabulously rich family in Bombay, India. However, he chose soldiery as a profession and raised the famed Special Services Group (SSG) of the Pakistan Army. His book is an engaging account of interest to all readers; military officers, students of history, politics as well as the average reader interested in learning what dedicated soldiery is all about.

Chappie’s discussion starters

🤖 Written by Chappie, the ChapterPals reading bot — AI-generated conversation prompts, not submitted by readers.

  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?