Seal of Honor

Operation Red Wings and the Life of LT Michael P. Murphy

By: Gary Williams

Narrated by: A. T. Chandler

Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

Lt. Michael Patrick Murphy, commander of Navy SEAL Team 10, posthumously received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on 28 June 2005 during a fierce battle with Taliban fighters in the remote mountains of eastern Afghanistan. Michael was the first recipient of the nation’s highest military honor as a result of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. He was also the first naval officer to earn the medal since the Vietnam War, and the first SEAL to be honored posthumously.

A young man of great character, he is the subject of Naval Special Warfare courses on leadership, and an Arleigh Burkeclass guided missile destroyer, naval base, school, post office, ball park, and hospital emergency room have all been named in his honor. In his best-selling book, Marcus Luttrell, the only survivor of Operation Red Wings, called Michael "the best officer I ever knew, an iron-souled warrior of colossal, almost unbelievable courage in the face of the enemy.”

SEAL of Honor tells the story of Michael’s life and how he came to be that man of selfless courage and honor. This biography argues that his heroic action during the deadly firefight with the Taliban revealed his true character and attempts to answer why Michael readily sacrificed his life for his comrades. SEAL of Honor is the story of a valiant young man who was recognized by his peers for his compassion and leadership, because he was guided by an extraordinary sense of duty and responsibility. Tracing Michael’s journey from a seemingly ordinary life on New York’s Long Island to that remote mountainside in Afghanistan, SEAL of Honor portrays how he came to the moment of extraordinary heroism that made him the most celebrated Medal of Honor recipient since WWII.

Moreover, the book brings the Afghan war back to the home front, focusing on the tight-knit Murphy family and the devastating effect his death had on them as they watched the story of Operation Red Wings unfold in the news. The book attempts to answer why Michael’s service to his country and his comrades was a calling faithfully answered, a duty justly upheld, and a life, while all too short, well lived.

©2010 Gary Williams (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Greatness

I really enjoyed the beginning and the end. Everything in the middle was not what I was expecting. I thought it was going to be more about Michael.. Not BUDS. Either way a fantastic book! I will listen again

Not the typical story.

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

Yes. This is not the typical story written about a hero. This isn't James Bond or Rambo. LT Murphy is a hero not just because of his actions in battle. He is a hero because of the lives that he touched and how he impacted them. If you are looking for a battle heavy book this is not it. If you are looking to understand what makes a hero then get it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

LT Murphy

Great Story

What did you love best about Seal of Honor?

An excellent story that was very informative and leaves you with what these men endure and the years of training and sacrifice they give…thank you Gary Williams for bringing this mans story to light.

What other book might you compare Seal of Honor to and why?

Marcus Luttrell wrote the book Lone Surviver (also a movie) about Operation Red Wing. Also writes another book. Both excellent books.

Which character – as performed by A. T. Chandler – was your favorite?

A.T Chandler does a great job and I look forward to hearing other things by him.

Great book

The story of an amazing man. Great story a deeper look at the dedication to god country and family. Awesome

Powerful and inspirational

The life of Michael P. Murphy speaks volumes to the character that is this American hero. True determination, humility, and valor are evident just a few words to describe him. The book provides a beautifully chilling portrait of this hero's life. It is an inspiration.

very good ...

loved it very informative and delivered very well by the reader.....if you like military books this is a must have

His commitment no matter the cost!

Excellent listen!! What a group of guys, US NAVY SEALS! We some times take for granted what others are giving for us, USA citizens, to live in peace!

Okay

An amazing story, but the book tends to drag on. The voice is to timid and hooks me to sleep.

Not as advertised

Would you try another book from Gary Williams and/or A. T. Chandler?

The title of the book leads you believe the book is about Michael Murphy when actually there is very little about him in the book. Its more a dry text book of the workings of the seals such as BUDS, and other training info. Just not what I expected or wanted.

Has Seal of Honor turned you off from other books in this genre?

No

A good read

What did you like best about Seal of Honor? What did you like least?

A lot of information about the life of Lt murphy before operation red wings. Not a lot about how he and his men lived and fought during Operation Red Wings.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Sadness for the family and friends and the United States of America, we all lost True American Heros that day.

What does A. T. Chandler bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He did a good job.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Probably not.