Perfectly Wounded

A Memoir About What Happens After a Miracle

By: Mike Day, Admiral William H. McRaven - foreword, Robert Vera

Narrated by: Mike Day

Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

The incredible true story of former Navy SEAL Mike Day, who survived being shot 27 times while deployed in Iraq.

On the night of April 6, 2007, in Iraq's Anbar Province, Senior Chief Mike Day, his team of Navy SEALs, and a group of Iraqi scouts were on the hunt for a high-level al-Qaeda cell. Day was the first to enter a 12x12 room where four terrorist leaders were waiting in ambush. When the gunfight was over, he took out all four terrorists in the room, but not before being shot 27 times and hit with grenade shrapnel.

Miraculously, Day cleared the rest of the house and rescued six women and children before walking out on his own to an awaiting helicopter, which flew him to safety.

While in the hospital, the Navy SEAL lost 55 pounds in two weeks. It took almost two years for Day to physically recover from his injuries, although he still deals with pain. Like so many veterans, doctors diagnosed Day with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury - the invisible wounds of war.

Perfectly Wounded is the remarkable story of an American hero whose incredible survival defies explanation and whose blessed life of service continues in the face of unimaginable odds.

©2020 Douglas Michael Day (P)2020 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"Inspiring.... Readers interested in care programs for returning veterans will find Day's account invaluable." (Kirkus, starred review)

"A memoir that goes beyond war - one that shares a story of awe-inspiring resiliency, courage, healing, and love on a thousand levels." (Major Scott A. Huesing, USMC (ret.), best-selling author of Echo in Ramadi)

"Mike Day is the living embodiment of the American fighting spirit, a true warrior who exemplifies intestinal fortitude, drive, and compassion. This book is a genuine display of the kind of 'never quit, no matter the odds' attitude that simply cannot be taught. PERFECTLY WOUNDED is the story of an American hero who always stayed in the fight, no matter what was thrown at him." (D. McBurnett, US Navy SEAL (ret.), author of Uncommon Grit: A Photographic Journey Through Navy SEAL Training)

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You laughed and i caught myself laughing thinking back to similar scenarios. You did a great job and continue to be that hard Charger Mike!

Great Book

loved it, great listen, loved how it was read by the author. Thank you for your service.

thanks Mike

that was brilliant, thanks for sharing. I have recommended this to my daughter, I am sure it will help guide her

Incredible

I bought Mikes book last summer but just couldn't find the downtime to read it. So this was my first Audiobook and I couldn't be happier.
To hear Mike's story directly from him first hand was like sitting by a fire with a close friend as they opened themselves up and bared their soul.
There just aren't enough positive adjectives to describe this book, but Powerful, Moving, Raw and inspiring come to mind first.
Well done Mike. Thank you for your service and sacrifice and courage to lead by example. Both on the battlefield and off.
God Bless.

Puts things into perspective

Everyone has something they’re going thru even hero’s. It’s the never give up attitude of the book along with allowing me to consider solutions I’d not thought of I appreciate.

Inspirational Book

Great read. Truly inspiration of resilience and struggle and achievement , great narration by author

Best book I’ve listened to on this app thus far!

Having been shot in the line of duty this year and still dealing with emotional and physical mayhem that brought, mikes experiences and words of wisdom greatly helped me overcome my anxieties and triggers. Thank you for this!!!

Great book!

Great book. Thanks for sharing your story in such an entertaining and inspiring way Mike!

awesome story.

loved it. only down side for me. was a lot about ptsd which is and important topic but hard to listen to.

The Resilience Portfolio

Books like this make you appreciate Service and Sacrifice. As a Master Resilience Trainer, it solidifies how growth, self awareness and reflection can be the key to recovery. Finding gratitude to overcome shame and guilt is powerful. This Book is truly one that can provide hope for the hopeless, and strength for the strengthless.

I would highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn about self discovery and how addressing childhood Trauma is the key to hope and survival.