Perfectly Wounded

A Memoir About What Happens After a Miracle

De: Mike Day, William H. McRaven - introduction

Narrado por: Mike Day

The incredible true story of former Navy SEAL Mike Day, who survived being shot twenty-seven 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 twenty-seven 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 fifty-five 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.

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"PERFECTLY WOUNDED is an incredible story, perfectly told. Mike Day not only takes the reader inside the life of a Navy SEAL, he expertly takes the reader inside the mind of a trauma survivor, as well. He does this without darkness or foreboding, and capably illustrates the meaning behind my favorite sentence in the book: 'I have come to understand that if the experience of war does not profoundly alter you in some way, then you may actually have a problem.'"—Jason Kander, New York Times bestselling author of Outside the Wire

"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.), bestselling 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

"Senior Chief Petty Officer Mike Day's battlefield incident showed tremendous courage, epitomizing the warrior ethos, but his real story of strength, honor, and bravery comes after his incident in the Anbar Province of Iraq. His tremendous intestinal fortitude and resiliency to not only overcome his serious injuries, but to then go on advocating the power of resiliency to those who need it most, is remarkable to say the least. He made the Special Operations Community proud by his actions on April 6th, 2007, but his ability to heal and his continued altruistic actions since that day should make all who live in this great nation even prouder."—Kris "Tanto" Paronto, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, bestselling author of The Patriot's Creed

"Inspiring...Readers interested in care programs for returning veterans will find Day's account invaluable."—Kirkus (Starred Review)

"Mike Day is a walking miracle."—CBN News

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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!

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

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

True story of a true hero!

This story will knock your socks off and will make you listen over and over again! This hero’s journey will leave you feeling every range of emotion revisiting different chapters to make sure you don’t miss anything!

You will learn facts about war, and about healing that will be intensely revealing.

I have listened to Admiral Bill McRaven’s books, which talk about Mike Day after he survived 27 bullets and a grenade blast during a visit hospital visit. The cost of war leaves its mark on every level of every person who goes there.

I have a deeper respect and sadness for our men and women who may still be in trauma due to war. My father lost his arms at 19 in Korea. My father managed to adjust with necessary medication to deal with the pain, those meds however will change a person over time.

I don’t like war I never will, yet I will continue to learn about what the real cost is of going.

Mike’s life and story will touch you deeply.

Thank you

for sharing your struggles and successes. I will share your book with a friend whom I hope it will impact as much as it did me. blessings to you and your family.

Amazing

Love love love this book. Makes me want more out of my life. I’m stuck in a rut but this story made me see through the fog.