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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
The real-life account of a Navy SEAL surviving a brutal attack by the Taliban. I think those who think that 'compassionate' rules of engagement are a good thing should read this book and see if your views don't change.
So I’m watching a four hour documentary on SEAL Team 6 and figured I would post this! Most of you have probably heard of Lone Survivor or have seen the movie, but the book itself is one of the most powerful things I have ever read. The book revolves around Operation Redwing, a SEAL Team 10 mission to kill an Al Qaeda leader guarded by the Taliban in the mountains of Afghanistan. The story of Marcus Luttrell, Danny Dietz, Mike Murphy, and Matthew Axelson prompted a deep admiration of the military that I carry with me today (cue freshman bootchaser me). This is a story of a bond between four men who will do anything for each other and America, as well as the sacrifices that Pashtun civilians made to keep Luttrell alive. I read this so many years ago but it will forever be a favorite and will forever reduce me to tears.
Even if I felt it, I could not say anything negative about this book because of the nature of this American hero. Too often the American soldier is held in a god-like stance in this country simply because they served. So what, I served, I was no hero. The guys in this book though gave all they could. They are the real heroes.
The book is well written and kept my attention throughout. Like many in this genre it focuses the first half of the book on the author's experiences in training while the whole time you wish they would hurry up and get to the meat of the story.
I thought it was better written than American Sniper.
The book is well written and kept my attention throughout. Like many in this genre it focuses the first half of the book on the author's experiences in training while the whole time you wish they would hurry up and get to the meat of the story.
I thought it was better written than American Sniper.
Joe and I listened to this book as we drove to and from vacation this past weekend and we both really enjoyed it! The story is amazing and Joe and I both can't believe we missed this event whenever it was on the news. It made me very proud to be an American and of all those who serve our country. Our only complaint was the amount of cussing (which is the language I would use if found in the same situation), but when listening to this in the car with kids....not so good! =)
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I am in absolute awe of our military, and the things they endure on our behalf. The atrocities they see and experience can never be adequately put into words. I had to give Lone Survivor four stars because it was written, and because it is a true account of the bravery of our armed forces. The rating does not however reflect the writing of the book itself. The author who wrote this book did a very poor job of presenting the battle between the Taliban, and the US Navy Seals. The movie, which I did watch before reading the book, is a gripping narrative of the heroics that took place in the Hindu Kush. Unfortunately the book is not nearly as mesmerizing, and is a little painful at times. There was information in the book that you don't get in the movie, which is why I continued reading until the end. I also love that Marcus Luttrell is a Texan! <3
Favorite quote from the book:
"That rifle had so far fought three separate battles in three different places, been ripped out of my grasp twice, been blown over a cliff by a powerful grenade, fallen almost nine hundred feet down a mountain, and was STILL somehow right next to my outstretched hand. Fluke? Believe what you will. My own faith will remain forever unshaken."
Marcus Luttrell- The Lone Survivor
I am in absolute awe of our military, and the things they endure on our behalf. The atrocities they see and experience can never be adequately put into words. I had to give Lone Survivor four stars because it was written, and because it is a true account of the bravery of our armed forces. The rating does not however reflect the writing of the book itself. The author who wrote this book did a very poor job of presenting the battle between the Taliban, and the US Navy Seals. The movie, which I did watch before reading the book, is a gripping narrative of the heroics that took place in the Hindu Kush. Unfortunately the book is not nearly as mesmerizing, and is a little painful at times. There was information in the book that you don't get in the movie, which is why I continued reading until the end. I also love that Marcus Luttrell is a Texan! <3
Favorite quote from the book:
"That rifle had so far fought three separate battles in three different places, been ripped out of my grasp twice, been blown over a cliff by a powerful grenade, fallen almost nine hundred feet down a mountain, and was STILL somehow right next to my outstretched hand. Fluke? Believe what you will. My own faith will remain forever unshaken."
Marcus Luttrell- The Lone Survivor
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inspiring
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tense
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There aren't adequate words to describe how much I loved this book. I honestly believe American citizen should read it.
It is an unabashed, completely honest account from a Navy SEAL. The author writes without any pretense- no bullshit. I was in tears at the end but couldn't possibly have loved the author any more.
It is an unabashed, completely honest account from a Navy SEAL. The author writes without any pretense- no bullshit. I was in tears at the end but couldn't possibly have loved the author any more.
Let me first say that anyone who serves in the military is a hero to me.
This was a good quick read, however there were a couple of times where I found myself wondering when we'd actually get to the point of the book. The first 3rd of the book is spent going over Navy Seal boot camp. The middle third was the actual story and the last was wrapping up some things afterwards.
I guess the best I can say is it was good!
This was a good quick read, however there were a couple of times where I found myself wondering when we'd actually get to the point of the book. The first 3rd of the book is spent going over Navy Seal boot camp. The middle third was the actual story and the last was wrapping up some things afterwards.
I guess the best I can say is it was good!
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced