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I learned about this book when the author, Marcus Luttrell, USN SEAL, was interviewed by Laura Ingram (sp?), a "right wing" radio talk show host. Luttrell was such a good interview, and so obviously still struggling with the emotional aftermath of the titular mission, that I decided to gamble the cost of a copy of the book on eBay (plus shipping) to show my support. I was not disappointed. Luttrell and his co-author articulate in vivid terms what being a SEAL means to him. They concentrate on the rigors (to put it mildly) of SEAL training, and then on his experiences on the titular mission. These are obviously the parts of the total story that mean the most to him. However, he also makes it clear that he -- and perhaps many other SEALs as well -- started training to become a SEAL years before he graduated from high school and enlisted in the Navy One message that any intelligent reader will take away with them after reading this book is that there are times when hostile civilians are expendable -- or certainly should be. As one of my friends who almost died in Vietnam would say, "If you weren't there, shut your mouth!" Another message to take away -- although Luttrell doesn't say it -- is that we Americans are lucky to have the SEALs on our side.Read full review
I've heard some of the tale of the author's experience on his last mission so I was motivated to get "the rest of the story" and read the book myself. It was an interesting read throughout though, If you have military experience as I have, the pages about his boot camp training could be skimmed. The majority of the book deals with the actual mission during which the author became the "Lone Survivor" and taught me a great deal about the Afghan society; at least the part he came in contact with as well as how Seals operate in the field. There was one aspect that saddened me. My military experience taught me that no matter what service one is in, it is not a democracy. May I offer one bit of advice, whether you decide to read the book or not: Understand that officers are paid to make decisions, not call for a vote in life-or-death situations. Nevertheless, I highly recommend the book.Read full review
This book is about a true hero defending our freedom in situations that is inconceivable to the average citizen. A true story of bravery and honor. I had the priviledge of meeting Marcus Luttrell and I can tell you he is an amazing person and soldier. When I said to him its an honor to meet you he insisted it was an honor for him to meet me and couldn't thank me enough for coming out to meet him. His stories were so moving that it left me with true respect for our soldiers and the sacrifices they make on a regular basis for our country. So reading some of the other reviews ebay members left like "a little boring in the beginning" and "Gave the book to my husband because he likes espionage and war books. He said it was OK but not a great book. Bought it because it was about a young man from our small Texas town". Really people? I guess thats why soldiers like Marcus fight for our freedom so people like that have the freedom to read whatever books they want and to share their poor opinions on it. Read this book not for your own entertainment but out of respect for our military, Marcus Luttrell and the lost members of SEAL Team 10. If its entertaining for you then that should be a bonus. God bless our country and our military.Read full review
This is one of the greatest purchases of a book I have ever made. I loved the book immensely. It is well written, inspiring, makes me proud to be an American and proud of our fighting men and women! A book of valor, uncommon courage, decision making, and character. The decision NOT to kill the shepherds was virtual suicide but was the right thing to do, just wrong for the SEALs. I love to read how character overcomes personal preservation, and this book tells it for real. Highly recommended for anyone who dares to see what it is really like to be an American hero. One lives, many die, but all were heros in my eyes. Language is a little vulgar at times, but such is life.
This is a truly inspiring account of a mission in Afghanistan that resulted in the largest loss of life in the history of the U.S. Navy Seals. The courage and heroism detailed in this book make me proud to be an American. I am thankful that we have men so dedicated to defending our great nation. The description of the Seal's training, their dedication to duty and one another, and their conduct on the battlefield had me riding an emotional roller coaster. The emotions ran from pride in America and our fighting forces, disgust with the influence of the media on our military, admiration for the sacrifices of our military, to tears for the loss of these brave men and the impact it had on their families.
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