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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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Awesome! Way more story than the film!

The film Lone Survivor does not even begin to cover what Marcus Luttrell and his SEAL team went through. This book and his story are awe inspiring, heart wrenching, hair raising, and in the end immensely heart warming to be reminded how Americans and Texans come together for one another! I teared up a few times with pride and relief. Great book!

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A true tear jerker

An absolute must read. The sacrifices that were made and complete grit to not only serve but survive is truly astonishing. Godspeed Marcus, and to all those who sacrifice their lives for it all.

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A Must Listen

This story from Marcus is deserving of a listen to put it lightly. Everyone should know it. Phenomenal service and horrible burden to deal with!! Thanks Marcus for your service and your dedication to friends and family. Because of those that serve America, we can live the wonderful lives we have.

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Hooya

Amazing and heartbreaking. We owe it to these guys to hear this story. Thank you for your service, Marcus.

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Excellent

I have seen the movie, and it is fantastic, but this is so much more in depth, and the writing is superb. This is a serious and sad account, and Marcus Luttrell somehow keeps it engaging and, for lack of a better word, lighthearted.

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Too much BUDS

Too many chapters dedicated to BUDS training.
I expected the book to be mostly about the story of being the lone survivor.

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Minus one star for politics

Marcus literally states he’d wish he murdered afghan civilians and blames liberals for that… well Marcus, hate to point it out but pretty sure GWB sent you guys in, not the liberals… and what about your superiors that put you in that position to start with??

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Amazing

What a story! Amazing detailed account! The reader is amazing as well, made you feel like you were in the action. Thank you sir for your service and all you went through!

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What an incredible story!

I love true stories and this one was so eye opening and heartfelt. I have so much admiration for our Military especially the Seals and Rangers who have to commit so much for our country’s safety. Excellent book.

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Incredible

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book, author wise and reader wise. Amazing, heartfelt, story that did an awesome job of getting you an idea of what Marcus was feeling or thinking in every situation. This book brings you smiles, laughs, and watering eyes. Too good for words. The reader, Kevin, did an outstanding job with bringing the book to life! Incredible synergy with Marcus story. I loved it.

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