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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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Amazing

This was an absolutely amazing story about a group of true american patriots. Great speaker.

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Great story w/ cringeworthy political opinions

As someone who went to junior high and high school in El Paso, Tx and did 4 yrs in USAF, and would’ve continued except for illness; I was annoyed w/ all the praise for Dubya and jabs at liberals as if we’re not patriotic. Yet, I still highly recommend this book because just like a hike to a scenic lookout point might be harder than imagined and filled with annoying mosquitoes in parts, the reward of the wonderful view at the end makes it worth it.

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Can't wait to rewind and start again!

An inspiring story that will makes me appreciate what the armed forces go through.

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Incredible Story!

Would you listen to Lone Survivor again? Why?

If Marcus Luttrell and were not alive and this story was not common knowledge among the SEAL's one would think it had been made up. What a story! This is GO! from the outset and never stops to the end.

What did you like best about this story?

How unlikely this TRUE story is to have ever happened.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Marcus was found by the villagers.

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

Yes.

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EXCELLENT

One of the best books I have ever ready / listened to. I got nothing but 100% respect for our military and to hear true stories of heroism like this makes me swell w/ pride for the U.S.A.

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Lone Survivor

A view of what it takes mentally and physically to be the best. And survive , along with the grace of God. Showing the pain of the loss of friends and brothers-in-arms.

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Incredible book

Without a doubt this is the best book I have gone through in the last 5 years. Not only was the narrator perfect in expressing his Texan accent but the way the book was written puts you in the middle of the battlefield.

More important, this book changed the way I think. This book changed the way I view the sacrifice our soldiers make.

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How can a movie match internal dialog?

Would you listen to Lone Survivor again? Why?

Yes. It's just good story telling. The old war chief by the fire place can not be beat. Everyone has something to learn from stories such as these.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Marcus.. His cursing delivered both humor and honesty in a way no formality can do.

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

He carries the tone well.

Any additional comments?

Worth your time.

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Heroism

Thank You Markus for sharing this Heartbreaking story. And thank you for serving our country. I loved it from start to finish! 5 Star for sure!

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Amazing True Story

Would you listen to Lone Survivor again? Why?

Yes. The story is gripping. It is amazing to think one man survived this encounter and that three others lived as long as they did during this battle.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the connection Marcus' twin brother had with him during this time.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite "scene" was from the time the four Seals landed on their mission to the time Marcus was saved. I was awestruck the entire time.

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