Code Name: Johnny Walker

The Extraordinary Story of the Iraqi Who Risked Everything to Fight with the U.S. Navy SEALs

De: Johnny Walker, Jim DeFelice

Narrado por: Peter Ganim

In this unforgettable memoir, the Navy SEALs’ most trusted translator—a man who is credited with saving countless American lives and became a legend in the special-ops community—tells his inspiring story for the first time.

As the insurgency in Iraq intensified following the American invasion, U.S. Navy SEALs were called upon to root terrorists from their lairs. Unsure of the local neighborhoods and unable to speak the local languages, they came to rely on one man to guide them and watch their backs. He was a "terp"—an interpreter—with a job so dangerous they couldn't even use his real name.

They named him Johnny Walker. They soon called him brother. Over the course of eight years, the Iraqi native traveled around the country with nearly every SEAL and special operations unit deployed there. He went on thousands of missions, saved dozens of SEAL and other American lives, and risked his own daily. Helped to the U.S. by the SEALs he protected, Johnny Walker's life is so remarkable that his tale reads like fiction. But every word of it is true.

For the first time ever, a "terp" tells what it was like in Iraq during the American invasion and the brutal insurgency that followed. With inside details on SEAL operations and a humane understanding of the tragic price paid by ordinary Iraqis, Code Name: Johnny Walker reveals a side of the war that has never been told before.

Outstanding and real

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I served in country and this was very factual and real. What I really enjoyed about this audio was the writer covered all aspects of the thought process and actions from himself or others on the team. War although not good, does really challenge on all planes of the mind.

Great job and would reccomend it to all but especially those who have not served in combat. My only caveat is nothing can be written to replace first hand experiance from the horrors of battle.

God Bless the Troops.

If more were like him!

Would you consider the audio edition of Code Name: Johnny Walker to be better than the print version?

Have not yet read the book. Audio does give the accent as one would expect to hear.

What other book might you compare Code Name: Johnny Walker to and why?

Service by Marcus Luttrell and Fearless: The Undaunted Courage of Navy Seal Team Six Adam Brown.

Which scene was your favorite?

When he risked his life to pull Seal Dan to safety. Also, his persistence to get the bad guy.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Gave a sense that my service in Iraq in 2008-2009 wasn't in vain. Just wish more Iraqis had the same attitudes towards religion and their country as he!

Makes me feel blessed, and proud to be an American!

Excellent book! The story, writing, and performance are all on point. One of the best memoirs I have read/listened to.

great perspective

I typically listen to books about seals and special forces. This time it was a night rocky interpreter. it definitely gives you a different perspective on how the Iraqis were during the war. The author is incredible and to be so well accepted by a seal team as their brother says volumes.

Every American should read this book

I found this book fascinating! It helped me understand the culture in Iraq. It gave me great insight into what happens to a society when those in power are corrupt. When Low trust and fear reigns, the worst and best come out.
Johnny Walker is great example of what courage, integrity, and love for country and family looks like.
It is also a warning of where our country could end up if we continue to let divisiveness from politics and the media reign.