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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
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This book was written from the perspective of a very conservative Texas Navy SEAL, and the liberal bashing was at times irritating. However, the story was of incredible bravery and heroism and it made me happy that the main character loved America so much and was so proud to serve. The story was gut-wrenching at times (I had to put it down twice cuz it was so hard to read) and incredibly sad. I definitely cried. Not for everyone, but I'm really glad I read it.
I was hooked on this story, and sometimes felt guilty for it.
At first, I didn't understand why he was putting so much time and detail into Seal training, but then I understood that it's the only way to grasp the rest of the story. To grasp their strenth, their skill, and their will.
I appreciate history, and war stories. As a result, I found the Seal training, culture, and brotherhood so interesting.
I found the battle stories to be gut wrenching. I think that Marcus Lutrell is the only person who could have delivered the story in a way that could touch you the way it does. My heart broke several times.
At first, I didn't understand why he was putting so much time and detail into Seal training, but then I understood that it's the only way to grasp the rest of the story. To grasp their strenth, their skill, and their will.
I appreciate history, and war stories. As a result, I found the Seal training, culture, and brotherhood so interesting.
I found the battle stories to be gut wrenching. I think that Marcus Lutrell is the only person who could have delivered the story in a way that could touch you the way it does. My heart broke several times.
I am so grateful for men like Marcus Luttrell who have such a deep love for this country and who are willing to defend it. While his tone does come across as a bit braggadocious at times, I feel that a Navy SEAL has in many ways earned the right to brag. I can't fathom the training they endure to become such an elite soldier. America needs more men like Luttrell.
Was an OK telling of not only this one event, but also has a lot of personal backstory and of the SEAL training program. You will have to subject yourself to a good deal if political commentary though. For example, the author advocates for SEALs to have free reign to attack unarmed individuals, should they see fit. There is also ample reference to weak liberals, the liberal media, as well as the hand of god providing him with a weapon to kill. Author also belittles his enemy repeatedly and also in one section argues that the Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuse was overblown because "they" would and have done much worse, using the "they" as seemingly anyone deemed the enemy by the state. Additionally the book seems to glamorize the SEALs and war. Often the bravado of feeling superior shines through in the description of the SEALs. Rightfully so in a memoir to fallen comrades but still it reads as an ode to military might and destruction. Still although I don't agree with much of the personal beliefs or philosophy here I can't fault the telling of the story as one can make their memoir in any form. If it were watered down or told with a more neutral viewpoint I don't think I would have really understood where the author was truly coming from so I do appreciate what seems an honest heartfelt telling despite my misgivings as to the messages provided.
The tone is definitely authentic and written with generous amounts of military terminology and f bombs. Nevertheless it was very readable and interesting, even to a non military minded person like myself. I enjoyed reading about the seal training. I am so grateful to have such valiant men serving our country. Five stars for bravery! I also liked the reminder of the inherent goodness of many people in contrast to the taught hatred the taliban.
Amazing story about a heroic group of men, but poorly written.
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