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Lone Survivor

By: Marcus Luttrell, Patrick Robinson
Narrated by: Kevin T. Collins
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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

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Inspirational

If you could write a review with less than 15 words I would have just written the word. Inspirational.

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Absolutely gripping

What did you love best about Lone Survivor?

You will sit in your car and be late for work as the story unfolds. You cannot get enough. Extremely captivating.

What about Kevin Collins’s performance did you like?

The performance was A+. Perfectly chosen narrator for this story.

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Excellent

I can't express enough how good this story is. I can not. Such an inspiration to anyone who stands for anything and will fight with all they are in what they believe in.

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Outstanding Book!!!

Would you listen to Lone Survivor again? Why?

I WILL listen to it again. Great story and next time I have a bad day, I will remember Redwing and understand my day isn't really all that bad.

What other book might you compare Lone Survivor to and why?

No Easy Day, The Red Circle, Acts of Valor, On Combat etc. Shows the true nature of a warrior. Also Service, the second book by Lurtrell. Another great book.

What about Kevin Collins’s performance did you like?

Passion. Believed in the story he was telling. Has continued this in Marcus's second book Service.

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

His survival instincts during and after the fire fight on the mountain.

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Speechless

This is the most emotional book I've ever listened to. I have no idea how the narrator was able to read it without choking up. This is one book I will never forget.

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Incredible story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book to anyone! If you think you had a tough day at work, or at home…. listen to this story! We owe our lives and enjoy freedom at the cost of some truly heroic men who gave everything without questioning, why me!

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Heartbreaking and awe inspiring

every american should know this story. We all should harken back to the words written here daily

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Wow

What a fantastic book written by an American Hero. To hear his account of what happened to him and his team members is an incredible story.

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A Humble Navy Seal!

I’ve read countless Military War stories. They are all fascinating. They fill me with such gratitude towards these selfless human beings. I’m particularly fascinated by the NAVY SEALS, not because they are more brave than other branches, but they are thrown into the most hostile missions. In my opinion they hold the best of every natural gift a human can possibly have. The mental capacity and the tenacity these men hold is captivating. I rarely read/listen to a Navy Seal’s mission story that doesn’t show their arrogance. Yes, they deserve to gloat a little, but when you have a Seal that is clearly a badass, but also carry such compassion and humbleness such as Luttrell , you have a REAL HERO.

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great book Marcus thank you for sharing

Marcus you may never read this but know thank you for your service thank you for writing that blank check & to all those who write that blank check with blood sweat & tears

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