LEAP, the new imprint of Bonnier Books UK focusing on inspiring and informing positive change, has pre-empted The Warrior Monk Mindset by ex-SAS member, distinguished record-breaking mountaineer and spiritual guide, Krishna Thapa.
Editorial Director George Brooker pre-empted World All Language rights from Alice Welby of Kruger Cowne, and this marks his first acquisition for LEAP.
Growing up in mountainous Nepal, Krishna Thapa faced huge adversity and pressure to become one of the rare men to be chosen to join the prestigious Gurkhas. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Thapa transformed himself into one of only a handful of Gurkhas to make it into the SAS, going on to fight on the frontlines of conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In The Warrior Monk Mindset, Krishna shares his incredible life story and reveals the practical lesson and tools rooted not in doctrine but in a tangible philosophy you can live your life by every day. Krishna’s story illuminates a middle path to embrace both the warrior and the monk side of yourself, and shows how anyone can push past trials and setbacks to realise their full potential.
Krishna Thapa said: “This book is the bringing together of two paths: the discipline of the monk and the resilience of the soldier. For me it is about self-mastery and wholeness, and it is a true honour to be working with LEAP, whose care and passion for their books mirrors the spirit in which this one was written.”
George Brooker said: “I couldn’t be more happy to be bringing Krishna to the list in my first acquisition for LEAP. His extraordinary life and accumulated wisdom is completely inimitable, and I’m sure this highly practical book will help many, many people.”
Krishna is an ex-SAS member, distinguished mountaineer with a global reputation, currently holding nine world-first world records in the field of mountaineering, and a spiritual guide who seamlessly integrates ancient wisdom and philosophy into modern leadership and life. He holds the distinction of being one of two Gurkhas from the Royal Gurkha Rifles to successfully pass selection into the British Special Forces, where he served as the head of the Mountain Troops.
The Warrior Monk will be published in hardback, ebook and audio in March 2027 by LEAP.
