Pete Roberts was a boy just like any other . . . except for the fact that he kept thinking about murdering his family. Terrified by his own thoughts, Pete joined the Royal Air Force in the hope that he could escape his urges and apply himself to something structured. It wasn't until much later on that Pete found the answer to his torment: he had OCD. Funny and insightful, Unknown Forces follows Pete through his tumultuous life, from fatherhood to the Falklands and everything in between. Born and raised in North Wales, Pete Roberts was a boy just like any other. Except for the fact that he kept thinking about murdering his family. Terrified by his own thoughts, Pete joined the RAF in the hopes that he could escape his urges and apply himself to something structured. While he didn't entirely avoid his intrusive thoughts, he defied his dyslexia to flourish in a teaching role and vowed to continue helping others to learnt their craft. It wasn't until much later on that Pete found the answer to his torment: he suffered from OCD. Funny and insightful, Unknown Forces follows Pete through his tumultuous life, from fatherhood to the Falklands, and everything in between. It will certainly give you a new outlook on life! Pete Roberts served his full term in the RAF as an engineer and tutor. He served in the Falklands, as well as in many bases across the UK. Following his career in the armed forces, he pursued his three degrees and research into OCD, mindfulness and dyslexia. Now, he teaches electrical engineering at a Welsh college.
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