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| 80% Recommended by our customers. Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Catalog: Book Release date: 2007-06-12 Media: Hardcover Number of pages: 390 Ean: 9780316067591 Book Isbn: 0316067598  Tip: compare prices with similar booksAuthor:
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On a clear night in late June 2005, four U.S. Navy SEALs left their base in northern Afghanistan for the mountainous Pakistani border. Their mission was to capture or kill a notorious al Qaeda leader known to be ensconced in a Taliban stronghold surrounded by a small but heavily armed force. Less then twenty-four hours later, only one of those Navy SEALs remained alive. This is the story of fire team leader Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of Operation Redwing, and the desperate battle in the mountains that led, ultimately, to the largest loss of life in Navy SEAL history. But it is also, more than anything, the story of his teammates, who fought ferociously beside him until he was the last one left-blasted unconscious by a rocket grenade, blown over a cliff, but still armed and still breathing. Over the next four days, badly injured and presumed dead, Luttrell fought off six al Qaeda assassins who were sent to finish him, then crawled for seven miles through the mountains before he was taken in by a Pashtun tribe, who risked everything to protect him from the encircling Taliban killers. A six-foot-five-inch Texan, Leading Petty Officer Luttrell takes us, blow-by-blow, through the brutal training of America's warrior elite and the relentless rites of passage required by the Navy SEALs. He transports us to a monstrous battle fought in the desolate peaks of Afghanistan, where the beleaguered American team plummeted headlong a thousand feet down a mountain as they fought back through flying shale and rocks. In this rich , moving chronicle of courage, honor, and patriotism, Marcus Luttrell delivers one of the most powerful narratives ever written about modern warfare-and a tribute to his teammates, who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. |
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 Written on October 21, 2008 Summary: A rare, inspiring perspective. An excellent book. Luttrell's book offers a ground-level perspective on the kinds of operations the US Military's Special Operations Forces are engaged in all around the world, all the time. Too often this topic (Special Forces, SEALs, Delta Force, etc) is dominated by superficial books that amount to little more than anecdotes from second- or third-hand war stories. Not the case with Lone Survivor. I suppose some intellectual types might not like the fact that there is little "contextualization" of Mr. Luttrell's story--and that of his fellow SEALs. But I would disagree with that characterization vehemently: the context is simple--Luttrell was on a mission targeting Taliban in Afghanistan. He was not working for a think-tank or camp-following for a network television network. The story hinges upon an important decision the SEAL team votes on. The Consequences of that decision are grave, and Marcus Luttrell makes a convincing argument that these costs are high will never be paid for. Lone Survivor offers the attentive reader a great deal of insight into the tactics Special Forces use in combat situations. More importantly, this book sheds light on the selflessness of the American sailor, soldier, and marine--one of the SEAL team's decisions, according to Luttrell, cost his teammates their lives. To Luttrell's credit, he devotes a great amount of attention on his experiences with the Afghani tribal people who treated his wounds and protected him from the Taliban. Luttrell's story of selflessness, sacrifice, and the tangible burden and stark loneliness of truly being the lone survivor on a failed mission is staggering. I hope even squeamish leftists who are opposed to the men and women of the US armed forces can see past Luttrell's occasional jabs at media personalities to see his story for what it is: tragic, heroic, and personal. This is a truly inspiring book, and I am so glad I read it. Written on October 20, 2008 Summary: A great true story a must read, not for the quality of the writing but for the amazing story it tells. Written on October 19, 2008 Summary: Compelling, Inspirational, No-Holds-Barred Add me to the 500 or so people who thought this is a five-star book. From page one, you zoom through a compelling true story of how our Navy Seals wage war, despite the disgusting lack of support they receive from their own politicians and the media abck home. Luttrell takes you through SEAL training and utterly convinces you that these are truly supermen. Thank God they're on our side. And one of the most important parts of their success is their warrior brotherhood. Make no mistake: Navy SEALS are overachievers who never quit and who undergo the most rugged training in the world. Sure, this book has a lot of braggadocio, ego, wise cracks and anti-liberal cant in it, but these men are mostly from small-town America and they salute a sense of values that their snidely sophisticated critics -- you know, the ones these guys protect --couldn't understand in a million years. This is a must read! Written on October 18, 2008 Summary: Must read. Hooyah. The best book I've read in years. The book title said exactly what it is. It kept me going, crying, and I couldn't put it down. I strongly recommend this book to anyone. I'm forever greatful to live here in the best country in the world. Thank you Mr. Marcus Luttrell, his teammates, and many many more made the sacrifice for our country. Hooyah. Written on October 11, 2008 Summary: Lone Survivor Lone Survivor should be a must read for every American. I bought 3 more books for friends to read. The sacrifice, discipline and attitude of the Navy Seal in the book really made me realize how lucky we are to have people like him serving our Country. His first hand account of how hard it is to get through Seal training as well as the hardships in Afghanistan was a real eye opener. It would be an honor just to shake his hand. |
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| Catalog | Book | Book | Book | Book | Book | Book |
| Release date | 2007-06-12 | 2008-03-25 | 2008-03-04 | 2008-03-18 | 2007-10-01 | 2003-01-28 |
| Media | Hardcover | Paperback | Paperback | Paperback | Hardcover | Paperback |
| Format | - | - | - | Bargain Price | - | - |
| Number of pages | 390 | 416 | 368 | 368 | 304 | 352 |
| Ean | 9780316067591 | 9780307339393 | 9780312378264 | - | 9780060565558 | 9781400046959 |
| Book Isbn | 0316067598 | 0307339394 | 0312378262 | - | 0060565551 | 1400046955 |
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