Service

A Navy SEAL at War

By: Marcus Luttrell

Narrated by: Kevin T. Collins

Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell returned from his star-crossed mission in Afghanistan with his bones shattered and his heart broken. So many had given their lives to save him-and he would have readily done the same for them. As he recuperated, he wondered why he and others, from America's founding to today, had been willing to sacrifice everything-including themselves-for the sake of family, nation, and freedom.

In Service, we follow Marcus Luttrell to Iraq, where he returns to the battlefield as a member of SEAL Team 5 to help take on the most dangerous city in the world: Ramadi, the capital of war-torn Al Anbar Province. There, in six months of high-intensity urban combat, he would be part of what has been called the greatest victory in the history of U.S. Special Operations forces. We also return to Afghanistan and Operation Redwing, where Luttrell offers powerful new details about his miraculous rescue. Throughout, he reflects on what it really means to take on a higher calling, about the men he's seen lose their lives for their country, and the legacy of those who came and bled before.

A thrilling war story, Service is also a profoundly moving tribute to the warrior brotherhood, to the belief that nobody goes it alone, and no one will be left behind.

©2012 Marcus Luttrell (P)2012 Hachette

Thank You!

What did you love best about Service?

The appreciation for the people that Marcus came in contact and served with.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Service?

I had more, but one could be the ride home with the blue Chevy.

What about Kevin T. Collins’s performance did you like?

Great diction and sound. Thank you for the effort of beeing as authentic as possible.

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

Surprised when I learned who was the owner of Hawkey, the dog next to the casket of its fallen master.

I cryed my eyes out for each guy that Marcus lost and laughed out loud at the crazy and funy experiences described in the book.

Any additional comments?

God Bless our Troops!

Patriotic and moving

What did you love best about Service?

I enjoyed this book almost more than the first one. The story doesn't flow quite like lone survivor but the contents are very heartfelt and moving. I have always felt gratitude for our service men and the work they do but this story really takes you into their world and leaves you speechless with emotion for the sacrifices they make. YOU WILL NOT regret this read.

Great book

Awesome job telling a great story about the selfless service so few are willing to fulfill to provide the freedom so many take for granted.

I loved this book...

Great book, the only thing I did was put the reading speed at 1.5 I could understand and follow and it made the book go by fast.

Moving story and great performance

I was very pleased with this books insights on the lives of special operators, their brotherhood, and families. As with Lone Survivor, Kevin Collins does a great job conveying the intensity and emotion of the story while telling the story the way I would imagine a Texas boy would.

Everyone should read this book!

What did you love best about Service?

Marcus Lattrell's honesty, as well as the people and stories he shares. Much like "Lone Survivor", this book will open eyes, hearts and minds of people not familiar with the concept of "service" or what soldiers/sailors willingly give to our country out of a sense of intergrity and patriotism.

What did you like best about this story?

Haivng formerly lived in the Navy community, it is always interesting to hear someone genuinely communicate the lifestyle, unique people and camraderie that is the US military. Keeping with the theme of "service", he describes many different ways people serve and the respect/gratitude they deserve, but do not expect. His stories are entertaining, heartbreaking, funny, eye opening, and encouraging. People also need to know the truth behind the stories delivered by the press and political figures.

What about Kevin T. Collins’s performance did you like?

I liked his clear and consise delivery and the way he truly seems to "be" Marcus Lattrell, but did not like how some of the srory was made to be overly dramatic.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No. I don't think I could handle all of the content at once. It is a lot to take in and I liked to mull over what I listened to before moving on to the next section.

Any additional comments?

Readers should challenge themselves to listen to "Service" and "Lone Survivor" no matter what their ideals or political beleifs may be. There are aspects of service and war that some people may need to hear to gain the full perspective before forming opinions about issues regarding Iraq/Afghanastan. Many people are misinformed and might like to hear the story from the horses mouth, so to speak. Maybe more people will be motivated to find ways to help the young men and women returning from war.

Service above self

Amazing and well articulated novel. Not only is it personal but it’s well put together and captivates you

TRUE HEROES

Thank you Marcus for sharing your stories and the stories of so many others with us.

Excellent book.

If you enjoyed lone survivor you will love this second book. it goes into additional detail on those events along with the war in Iraq.

How Much is Enough

Would you consider the audio edition of Service to be better than the print version?

I didn't read the print version. Honestly, I don't want to. The audio is amazing.

What other book might you compare Service to and why?

Seal Team Six, Lions of Kandahar, No Easy Day. They're all stories about what has happened in the many wars that have happened since the towers fell.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene has to be when the guys "liberate" Morgan from the hospital. It's typical guys cracking on each other, even though they're one side step close to the grave and they don't even care. Their brother's down and they're going to get him better. The way they take care of him cracks me up.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

This one didn't make me cry, like some of the other ones have. It had a lot of humor in it, that you'd expect from soldiers. All joking aside, this was a good one and well written. Not only that, it was well narrated. To all soldiers out there, thank you for your service.