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American Commander
- Serving a Country Worth Fighting for and Training the Brave Soldiers Who Lead the Way
- Narrated by: Daniel Butler
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 11-29-16
- Language: English
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $28.51
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absolutely awesome
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Dillard Johnson was at the forefront of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. But surviving the enemy was only the beginning. Johnson would use the intensity, focus, and humor that kept him alive on the battlefield to fight stage three Hodgkin's Lymphoma. A man determined not to die, Johnson made a miraculous recovery - and then returned to Iraq for a second combat tour as an Army sniper. Funny and exciting, Carnivore offers fresh insight into the mind and heart of a warrior and offers a look at the lives of troops on the ground not seen before.
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1 out of 5 stars
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This should fall under fiction, not biography
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Publisher's Summary
In recent years the world has learned just what is required to bravely serve America through SEAL Team Six. Now, for the first time, we hear from their commander.
As a 23-year veteran of the United States Navy SEAL Teams, Ryan Zinke received two Bronze Stars for battle valor and eventually rose to command the elite members of SEAL Team Six. During his career Zinke trained and commanded many of the men who would one day run the covert operations to hunt down Osama bin Laden and save Captain Phillips (Maersk Alabama). He also served as mentor to now famous SEALs Marcus Luttrell (Lone Survivor) and Chris Kyle (American Sniper).
Written with the number-one New York Times best-selling coauthor of American Sniper, Scott McEwen, American Commander will offer listeners the hard-hitting, no-nonsense style the SEALs are known for.
When Zinke signs with the US Navy, he turns his sights on joining the ranks of the most elite fighting force, the SEALs. He eventually reaches the top of the SEAL Teams as an assault team commander at SEAL Team Six. Zinke shares what it takes to train and motivate the most celebrated group of warriors on earth and then send them into harm's way. Through it, he shares his proven problem-solving approach: situation, mission, execution, command and control, logistics.
American Commander also covers Zinke's experience in running for Montana's sole seat in the US Congress. Zinke's passion for his country shines as he conveys his vision to revitalize American exceptionalism.
Scott McEwen and Ryan Zinke take listeners behind the scenes and into the heart of America's most-feared fighting force. American Commander will inspire a new generation of leaders charged with restoring a bright future for our children's children.
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- BigE
- 07-05-17
Fascinating, but with too many political rants.
Loved the SEAL anecdotes, but not the many partisan political rants. Used fast forward several times.
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- Andrew Perez
- 06-29-17
An advert for fracking posing as a book on service
What would have made American Commander better?
I purchased this book seeking a story about service, rising through the ranks, and the value of each experience that made up this man's career. Instead of that it was a thinly veiled job application for the cabinet position Secretary Zinke now hold in the Dept. of the Interior as well as a full blow advertisement for extractive industries and oil.
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
This book makes me question the image of hunter conservationist Sec. Zinke has portrayed himself as, and has me wary of the motivations driving his policy decisions. I feel Sec. Zinke is a Roosevelt Republican more in speech than deed as a result of the content contained in this book.
What character would you cut from American Commander?
The oil & fracking industry
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- Linda G. Trotter
- 05-10-17
True American Values
I would recommend this novel to anyone attempting to gain a more Libertarian view of the world and what we must add to it.
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- Harvey Hyman
- 03-10-17
Really disappointing
I thought this would be a memoir about operational missions and insight into SEAL indoctrination program and training. Instead it was a self intellectual jerk off on the authors personal politics. Really too bad.
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- Jrock
- 12-21-16
Boring
kept listening because I looked forward to at least some part of the book to be good...not the case.
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- JeffHaddon
- 01-30-17
Way to much political garbage
I was expecting a Navy seal book not someone talking politics for several hours...:(
One of the worst military books I have ever read.
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- Christopher J. Simrak
- 12-18-16
Great book!
Great autobiography of Ryan Zinke who exemplifies the term Patriot.
A true lover of our Republic that was willing to give his life in defense of our Constitution as a Navy SEAL and continues to defend our Republic as a Senator and soon to be Secretary of the Interior under President elect Trump.
Commander Zinke shares his love of our nation not only for its freedom but its history and beauty as well.
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- Barry L. Becker
- 12-15-16
A patriotic man with vision
I liked the manner in which he always strived to do the best for whatever situation in was in. His narrative of a Montanan who loved his family , especially his grandparents, loved athletics, the outdoors, and was focused on getting good grades in school and college.
He talked about swimming in Whitefish Lake in May where the water temperature was in the 40s and lower 50 degrees for his High School swimming team, to playing in his last college football game between Oregon and Oregon State, in 0-0 tie (famously known as the toilet bowl). His timing and being encouraged by a former warrior to join the Navy, go to Officer's Candidate School and become a Navy SEAL, was his destiny. Excellent storytelling. Bravo Zulu, Commander Zinke's favorite SEAL greeting, or should I say Z-man.
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- gerald d hagin m.d.
- sioux city, iowa United States
- 06-17-18
Respect
The author’s opinions permeate the story. Sometimes he pontificates. I truly respect his military service and his current service as Interior secretary. I think it’s important for readers to know that this is not just a story Commander Zinke and his service. Oorah
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- jag
- 05-30-18
American forefathers would be proud of Congressman Zinke
A true American Hero to piss of spineless liberals like Obama’s and Hillary Rotten Clinton