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Men in Green Faces

By: Gene Wentz, B. Abell Jurus
Narrated by: Jeff Gurner
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Publisher's summary

Because it’s a novel, the truth can be told. Because it’s the truth, you’ll never forget it....

Gene Wentz's Men in Green Faces is the classic novel of Vietnam that inspired a generation of SEALs. Here is the story of a good soldier trained to be part of an elite team of warriors - and of the killing grounds where he was forever changed.

Gene Michaels carries an M-60, 800 rounds, and a Bible. The ultimate SEAL, he also carries a murderous grudge against a bloodthirsty colonel who was once one of their own. To bring him in, Michaels and his men will go behind the lines, where they’ll take on 5,000 NVA in the fight of their lives. In this stunning novel, former SEAL Gene Wentz brings to life what it was like to be a SEAL in Vietnam, running an endless tour of top-secret, death-defying operations deep in enemy territory. From the camaraderie to the harrowing recons, from brutal interrogations to incredible, toe-to-toe firefights, here are America’s most feared warriors as you’ve never seen them before.

©1992 Gene Wentz and Betty Abell Jurus (P)2012 Macmillan Audio

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"Full of ambushes and firefights.… From page one I knew I wanted to be a SEAL. The more I read, the more I wanted to see if I could measure up." (Mark Owen, number-one New York Times best-selling author of No Easy Day)

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Really made me think about the people of Vietnam

Would you listen to Men in Green Faces again? Why?

Yes, interesting story line and characters. Lots of folks to keep track of so it might deserve another listen.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

What was it really like being in Vietnam.

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excellent story

Awesome narrator and novel from start to finish. This book will keep you on edge.

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as a foreigner

even though I'm a foreigner this made me want to complete BUDS training just to challenge myself... Seals are hard dudes

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great book

well written and even better is the readers application of the words, I would wholeheartedly recommend

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Men in green faces. Holy Cow!!

I loved every minutes if the book! So many cliff hangers. And the moment you realize the main character is still only a baby with so much tenure and strength. Highly recommend to anyone!

Different note: “No easy day” brought me here.

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Five star plot, narration, and action

Ahhhh, this is a must read.
Before picking this read I checked the reviews and totally disagree with those that were negative. SEAL Teams from the days of Vietnam were the forefathers of Teams today. They wrote the lesson plans in blood and passed on a legacy for those that follow. So those few, the little few negative reviews didn’t get it - and sadly - they may never get it. What drives a man to subject himself - or now, what drives a woman, to put it all on the line? Why would anyone become a SEAL? Patriotism first, then come challenge, the come most importantly than all - the brotherhood of those that choose to serve with you! Nope - I’m no SEAL, but I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express and read this book. HooYah Men In Green Faces,” thank you for both defending freedom and for making our enemies fear the night while the innocent safely slumber in peace. Highly recommend this audiobook.

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very good first person stoty

first person story. I enjoy the Vietnam stories, I missed it just by a few years but know several veterans. be safe.

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Wow

The story wss amazing. Some in our country should be ashamed of themselves - but there will come a day. Anyway, edge of your seat thrilling. Tears, griegu, laugh out loud moment, and heart felt love for these men.

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The best read in a long time!

Would you listen to Men in Green Faces again? Why?

Yes, this was an intense and very satisfying book

What was one of the most memorable moments of Men in Green Faces?

The fight between Gene and Nguyen

What about Jeff Gurner’s performance did you like?

The portrayal of the characters emotions and reactions

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Gene found out his best friend Willy was dead and his reaction.

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excellent

great book. probably the best ive read yet. just operation after opetation which never stops. no extended boring places. all action. gives an insight into what it wad really like as a seal during vietnam

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