3.0

Nobody can argue Marcus Luttrel is not a hero. Nobody can argue this story shouldn't be told. Overall, I was greatly emotionally affected by this book and Mr. Luttrel's personal accounts of the physical and emotional tolls of training and war.

However, I think it is important to remember Mr. Luttrel is a soldier and not an author. The tone of the narrative was very narcissistic. I can't criticize Mr. Luttrel for that, though. Because there no way on God's green earth I would have been able to endure what he has.

I borrowed this book from a friend and I really hope he doesn't mind me returning it with about 200 tear-soaked pages. Having just finished the book about an hour ago, I find myself wishing Marcus peace and happiness. Sympathy is not the right word. Sorrow does not come close. Whatever the grievous word of lokhay is, I think I feel that.