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Lone Survivor

By: Marcus Luttrell, Patrick Robinson
Narrated by: Kevin T. Collins
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In June 2005, four U.S. Navy SEALs left their base in Afghanistan for the Pakistani border. Their mission was to capture or kill a notorious al Qaeda leader. Less then 24 hours later, only one of those SEALs remained alive.

This is the story of team leader Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of Operation Redwing and the desperate battle that led to the largest loss of life in Navy SEAL history. More than anything, this is the story of how his teammates stood beside him until he was the last one left - blasted unconscious by a rocket grenade, blown over a cliff, but still armed and 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 that risked everything to protect him from the Taliban.

In this moving chronicle of courage, Marcus Luttrell offers one of the most powerful narratives ever written about modern warfare.

©2007 Marcus Luttrell (P)2007 Hachette Audio

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This was the best true story about actual war events in Afghanistan that I have ever read. Marcus was a real hero & the friends he made with the Afghan people reinforces our beliefs that most people just want to live peacefully. How honored I felt for these Navy seals to defend our country for freedom. Most of us would never make it with the rigorous training they endure. It made me proud to be an American and know he & others were willing to sacrifice everything in the name of freedom.

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AWESOME!

I think listening to this book is acutally more powerful than reading it. Makes you really understand what these great men go through for us. I am in total awe.

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The story of Navy Seal Team 10 is a dramatic illustration of brotherhood in the most dire of circumstances. A true example of modern day valor packed with intense experiences that will humble the toughest of men. Marcus Luttrell walks you though his earliest memories of wanting to serve our country and right though to his rescue by villagers in a foreign country. You relive the toughest day in special ops history. Thanks for an inspiring story of true heroes.

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Awesome book. No long backstory just a great action packed story.

Awesome book. No long backstory just a great action packed story. Read very well and goes smooth. Worth listening to.

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Watched the movie but loved the book

I watched the movie on a whim and was immediately interested in reading the book. It's both heartwrenching and inspiring at the same time. The strength and determination of the Navy SEALs is so amazing. I was not expecting the first half of the book to be about Luttrell's SEAL training, but it helped give me an idea about how his training prepared him for a battle he would never expect to be fighting alone. Also, Collins' narration was great. I don't know why there are so many bad reviews about it.

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Sadly incredible 

I literally teared up when the news went around, saying that Marcus had survived! These Navy seals had fought through hell.  

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God bless Texas!!!

Great book about our American Warriors, patriotism at its finest and highest levels, Courage under fire, and a true bad ass from the great state of Texas.

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What a story, most people don’t understand what they go through in keeping us free.
The narrator did a wonderful job.

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Our navy seals are fearless. And so happy to have on our side.

Amazing story of heroism and bravery of our wonderful seals. I prey for the men who fight for us Americans to be safe. Thank god for them.

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