Lone Survivor

The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10

By: Marcus Luttrell, Patrick Robinson

Narrated by: Kevin T. Collins

Length: 14 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

Four US Navy SEALS departed one clear night in early July 2005 for the mountainous Afghanistan-Pakistan border for a reconnaissance mission. Their task was to document the activity of an al Qaeda leader rumored to have a small army in a Taliban stronghold. Five days later, only one of those Navy SEALS made it out alive.

This is the story of the only survivor of Operation Redwing, SEAL team leader Marcus Luttrell, and the extraordinary firefight that led to the largest loss of life in American Navy SEAL history. His squadmates fought valiantly beside him until he was the only one left alive, blasted by an RPG into a place where his pursuers could not find him. Over the next four days, terribly injured and presumed dead, Luttrell crawled for miles through the mountains and was taken in by sympathetic villagers who risked their lives to keep him safe from surrounding Taliban warriors.

A born and raised Texan, Marcus Luttrell takes us from the rigors of SEAL training, where he and his fellow SEALs discovered what it took to join the most elite of the American special forces, to a fight in the desolate hills of Afghanistan for which they never could have been prepared. His account of his squadmates' heroism and mutual support renders an experience for which two of his squadmates were posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for combat heroism that is both heartrending and life-affirming. In this rich chronicle of courage and sacrifice, honor and patriotism, Marcus Luttrell delivers a powerful narrative of modern war.

©2007 Marcus Luttrell (P)2012 Hachette

Excellent story, fantastic delivery

While this story was very intriguing, I was a little turned off by his foul language but I understand the military culture having two children in the military myself. There isn't a dull moment in the book and I have to say I had tears in parts, goosebumps in others. I also have to give hi praise to Kevin T. Collins for his narration. There was so much passion in his delivery i honestly forgot it wasn't Marcus himself telling the story. Great book.

The Narrator's Voice Drove Me Crazy!

I rated the story and overall as 4 stars but I had to stop listening after 15 minutes. The narrator's intonation of the text and his voice comoletely spoiled it for me. such a shame I was looking forward to this book.

True Patriots

Very inspirational, and thankful to know the story of the 3 Men who died for not only their team but also their nation. I don't envy Marcus in that he has to remember the brutality of their final moments, but I envy that he was among men willing to put themselves in that situation. Thank you for doing what many can not or will not.

Unbelievable heroism

The narrator did an excellent job. If this were fiction, I would say that nobody could survive this. Like the story of Shackleton’s survival in Antarctica. However, both stories are true. What I didn’t expect was the great faith in Jesus of Marcus and his family. While he was on the mountainside in Afghanistan, there was a great prayer vigil at his home in Texas. That’s what really saved him - the hand of God.

Amazing

This is an amazing book and every American should read/listen to it. A true American hero.

Exceptional!

True sacrifice. Unyielding drive. What a remarkable story. These elite soldiers and all the rest of our armed service members can't be thanked enough for what they do for this country. Thank you!

Wow 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Absolutely stunning. Powerful, intense, gripping, emotional, great American story. Luttrell is a hero and is an inspiration to all

great book, bad read

great story. the narrator tried too hard with the southern accent that got real old. but I continued listening because of the story

Navy Seals I Salute you

Excellent in most Every Way. I’m a little confused how you Credit God for Saving you, Which I am in full agreement with, but use his name in vain a lot. Yes I do understand when those words come out when you’re under such severe Stress and that’s a huge understatement. Otherwise, I have nothing but the highest Respect and Honor for what have done for the USA. I Truly wept for your fallen comrades. Navy Seals deserve the Highest Praise for their sacrifice for our Country THANK YOU SIR, from the bottom of my heart

Fantastic. Brought me to Tears

Wow. I can’t even begin to describe how this book is just so captivating and moving. I listened to the book for about a week and usually I struggle to stay focused on the book with my ADHD. But this book, this book had my undying focus down to every word. The book and Marcus’ story about what happened in those fateful hours had my eyes welling with tears. Seriously an amazing book. I will always remember this book and will probably be buying a hard copy of it very soon so I can have it until the day I die. My respects go to Marcus for pushing to write this book even through all the PTSD associated with reliving the experiences. Thank you Marcus. And thank you for bringing this story about your brave friends and family to my attention. You are the man I look up to. Thank you.