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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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Heartbreaking and Heartwarming...

Would you consider the audio edition of Lone Survivor to be better than the print version?

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

Yes! I usually listen during my evening commute and I changed habit and listened both ways. Very engaging...

Any additional comments?

Every lawmaker, from both sides of the aisle, should be forced to read this book, twice. Maybe they would rethink the ROE's that these guys have to live (and die) by.

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

The best, most dramatic and inspiring audio book I have ever listened to.

What did you like best about this story?

It is true.

Which character – as performed by Kevin Collins – was your favorite?

Marcus.

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

Yes

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Great story, Hard to listen to

Would you listen to Lone Survivor again? Why?

No. Once was enough.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Marcus Luttrell is an amazing man. I can't even begin to imagine how much strength and faith it has taken to survive everything he did. I am proud to say he served my country in my Navy.

What aspect of Kevin Collins’s performance would you have changed?

His pretend East Texas voice was HORRIBLE! I can tell you that is NOT what we sound like and it's embarassing to listen to. I certainly hope Marcus didn't hear it... he would be embarassed to hear it.

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

Yes, the story is griping and even though you know how it ends you can't stop listening. What a story! I'm thankful that we have men like Marcus, Michael, Danny, and Axe who serve our country!

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Great read!

Gives you a glimpse of what our special forces are faced with on a daily basis to protect our freedoms!

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as most movies the books are always better

been putting it off finally had time and glad I finally did, I'd recommend it to anyone

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My favorite!

This book was exceptional! The movie I felt was really good but the book is 10 times better. If you have the opportunity to read this do not miss out on the story of a lifetime

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Amazing

Such a amazing first hand perspective of a story of heroism laced with the hard truths of reality. I listened to this in 2 sittings only stopping to sleep.

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Great Story and performance

The story itself is gripping and the performance tells it in a manner consistent of a military story told by someone from Texas

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Sacrifice

The Sacrifices made are abundant and appreciated. thank you for all that you do as a Warrior to serve this country.

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Gut wrenching story

I couldn't put it down. Learned a great deal about overcoming personal challenges, the fallacy about ROE, and true loss. A wonderful book that makes me appreciate each of the hero's in this book.

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