• No Easy Day

  • The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden
  • By: Mark Owen, Kevin Maurer
  • Narrated by: Holter Graham
  • Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (10,302 ratings)

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No Easy Day

By: Mark Owen,Kevin Maurer
Narrated by: Holter Graham
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For the first time anywhere, the first-person account of the planning and execution of the Bin Laden raid from a Navy Seal who confronted the terrorist mastermind and witnessed his final moments....

From the streets of Iraq to the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips in the Indian Ocean, and from the mountaintops of Afghanistan to the third floor of Osama Bin Laden's compound, operator Mark Owen of the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Development Group - commonly known as SEAL Team Six - has been a part of some of the most memorable special operations in history, as well as countless missions that never made headlines.

No Easy Day puts listeners alongside Owen and the other handpicked members of the 24-man team as they train for the biggest mission of their lives. The blow-by-blow narrative of the assault, beginning with the helicopter crash that could have ended Owen's life straight through to the radio call confirming Bin Laden's death, is an essential piece of modern history. In No Easy Day, Owen also takes listeners onto the field of battle in America's ongoing War on Terror and details the selection and training process for one of the most elite units in the military.

Owen's story draws on his youth in Alaska and describes the SEALs' quest to challenge themselves at the highest levels of physical and mental endurance. With boots-on-the-ground detail, Owen describes numerous previously unreported missions that illustrate the life and work of a SEAL and the evolution of the team after the events of September 11.

In telling the true story of the SEALs whose talents, skills, experiences, and exceptional sacrifices led to one of the greatest victories in the War on Terror, Mark Owen honors the men who risk everything for our country, and he leaves listenres with a deep understanding of the warriors who keep America safe.

©2012 Mark Owen and Kevin Maurer (P)2012 Penguin Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"This harrowing, minute-by-minute account by one of the highly trained members of Navy SEAL Team Six is narrative nonfiction at its most gripping.... No Easy Deal puts you right there for every tense moment." (Entertainment Weekly)

"Gripping.... There is no better illustration in No Easy Day that SEALs are ruthless pragmatists. They think fast. They adapt to whatever faces them. They do what they have to do." (The New York Times)

"[Mark Owen] has given us a brave retelling of one of the most important events in U.S. military history." (People)

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Impressive Individuals!!

Just so impressed with the Navy SEALs and their dedication and commitment to this country! Enjoyed the book and the commitment.

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actually better than expected

VERY well done all around! I enjoyed it as much if not better than No Hero.

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Great story by a man who was there

Honest story by a man who was there. Good reader. will listen to it again. A very sincere thanks to our quiet heros.

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interesting

it was interesting not good and not bad. Not sure if I would recommend, unless you are interested in the topic.

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My favorite SEAL book.

An inspirational and highly entertaining book. Very week written and very smooth flowing. Highly recommend.

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Excellent

loved it. Great narrator voice. Kept me on the edge of my seat. Thank you



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Recommended !

Great first hand account from a tier 1 operator involving some of the most highly publicized events of the past decade. I'm glad Mr Owen shared his experiences to give those in the spec op community their due. Thank you!

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Great job by the author

Sincere gratitude to the author for his service and sacrifice! Although media initially tarnished his name, after finishing the book all smear is forgotten, the only thing I will carry with me is gratitude that people like Matt exist and protect us, putting themselves in harms way without asking for much in response.

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awesome!!

This book captured my attention once I opened it. If you want read a true story, then this is your book.

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Thrilling

Great read. Very difficult for me to put down and take a break. Great job of explaining what really went on during the Bin Laden raid.

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