Lone Survivor

The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10

By: Marcus Luttrell, Patrick Robinson

Narrated by: Kevin T. Collins

Length: 14 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

Four US Navy SEALS departed one clear night in early July 2005 for the mountainous Afghanistan-Pakistan border for a reconnaissance mission. Their task was to document the activity of an al Qaeda leader rumored to have a small army in a Taliban stronghold. Five days later, only one of those Navy SEALS made it out alive.

This is the story of the only survivor of Operation Redwing, SEAL team leader Marcus Luttrell, and the extraordinary firefight that led to the largest loss of life in American Navy SEAL history. His squadmates fought valiantly beside him until he was the only one left alive, blasted by an RPG into a place where his pursuers could not find him. Over the next four days, terribly injured and presumed dead, Luttrell crawled for miles through the mountains and was taken in by sympathetic villagers who risked their lives to keep him safe from surrounding Taliban warriors.

A born and raised Texan, Marcus Luttrell takes us from the rigors of SEAL training, where he and his fellow SEALs discovered what it took to join the most elite of the American special forces, to a fight in the desolate hills of Afghanistan for which they never could have been prepared. His account of his squadmates' heroism and mutual support renders an experience for which two of his squadmates were posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for combat heroism that is both heartrending and life-affirming. In this rich chronicle of courage and sacrifice, honor and patriotism, Marcus Luttrell delivers a powerful narrative of modern war.

©2007 Marcus Luttrell (P)2012 Hachette

AMAZING!! thats all i can say...

What did you like best about this story?

the outstanding courage and brotherhood the 4 men showed... and fighting to the absolute end... there is nothing greater then an American soldier

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Unbroken, unshaken brotherhood in the eyes of death... 4 Americans show what it is to be an American patriot.

Any additional comments?

i have recommended this book to so many people because of the amazing story it tells about the patriotism these men show. if you are a liberal, this book is not for you, because you do not understand the meaning of self sacrifice or any form of loyalty to anything.

Unbelievable!

What made the experience of listening to Lone Survivor the most enjoyable?

The story, good audio as well from narrator

What was one of the most memorable moments of Lone Survivor?

The battle scene when they're on the mountain

Which scene was your favorite?

The whole thing.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, but that is just my listening style. I always looked forward to it after taking breaks, that's for sure

Any additional comments?

Listen to this book

Absolutely tore my heart to shreds

Where does Lone Survivor rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It seemed to start slow to catch my attention, but when it did it was very hard to stop listening.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Lone Survivor?

Marcus's description of each of his partners being killed. It trully does seem that he relives these terrible nightmares often.

What does Kevin Collins bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Passion

Fantastic Book

Thank you to Marcus Luttrell, and all of our servicemen around the world. This was a great book, and very immersive. Funny, sad, tragic, and just beautifully written.

Absolutely Fantastic!!!

Where does Lone Survivor rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is a top 10 story.

What did you like best about this story?

Details of SEAL training.

Have you listened to any of Kevin Collins’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Last moments of the battle when they had to jump off a cliff to survive!

Any additional comments?

Don't miss this story.

Awesome

Awesome story about true American heroes. Thank you to all our service men and women but extra thank you to the guys who do the really hard stuff - SF.

great story

the heroics of the seal team are inspiring. it gives me chills that these people gave their all for our freedom.

Never Forget

Where does Lone Survivor rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

at the top

What did you like best about this story?

knowing it lets people at home know what our brave service members are willing to sacrifice so private citizens can have the freedoms they do back at home.

What does Kevin Collins bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

the voices and accents really capture the characters well.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

NEVER EVER FORGET

Any additional comments?

I am only sorry this book needed to be written. I look forward to the movie version.

Thank you!!

Would you listen to Lone Survivor again? Why?

An inspirational account of what our armed services go through to protect our freedom. There were times I was chuckling, and other times I was crying. This should be required reading for anybody who has any doubts as to why we are at war. My only regret is not getting the kindle version as well

Powerful

Great story. It really sheds light on how the Afghanistan conflict was so difficult. I seen some articles saying that the Taliban leader in the story was actually Hezbollah, but I think; I will believe boots on the ground to some reporter any day.