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Lone Survivor
Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 | Marcus Luttrell
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On a clear night in late June 2005, four U.S. Navy SEALs left their base in northern Afghanistan for the mountainous Pakistani border. Their mission was to capture or kill a notorious al Qaeda leader known to be ensconced in a Taliban stronghold surrounded by a small but heavily armed force. Less then twenty-four hours later, only one of those Navy SEALs remained alive. This is the story of fire team leader Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of Operation Redwing, and the desperate battle in the mountains that led, ultimately, to the largest loss of life in Navy SEAL history. But it is also, more than anything, the story of his teammates, who fought ferociously beside him until he was the last one left-blasted unconscious by a rocket grenade, blown over a cliff, but still armed and still breathing. Over the next four days, badly injured and presumed dead, Luttrell fought off six al Qaeda assassins who were sent to finish him, then crawled for seven miles through the mountains before he was taken in by a Pashtun tribe, who risked everything to protect him from the encircling Taliban killers.A six-foot-five-inch Texan, Leading Petty Officer Luttrell takes us, blow-by-blow, through the brutal training of America's warrior elite and the relentless rites of passage required by the Navy SEALs. He transports us to a monstrous battle fought in the desolate peaks of Afghanistan, where the beleaguered American team plummeted headlong a thousand feet down a mountain as they fought back through flying shale and rocks. In this rich , moving chronicle of courage, honor, and patriotism, Marcus Luttrell delivers one of the most powerful narratives ever written about modern warfare-and a tribute to his teammates, who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
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PunkedRocker56
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Oh my goodness it took me so long to finish this book. Both my parents individually came to visit me and I have been such a busy bee. But this book was definitely worth the time it took to finish. Such an unbelievable and moving story. From the in-depth description of all the brutal training, to the suspense of describing active battle, it was like being thrown into the hellfire right with these amazing warriors.

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PunkedRocker56

A good friend of mine really doesn‘t read at all, despite my best efforts in recommending books to him. However, there is one particular book that he praises any time it comes up. I figure if it‘s good enough to get him to pick up a book, it has to be worth the read, right? My friend was infantry in the marines so I know this book means something personal to him. I can‘t wait to give it my full attention ❤️

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DarkMina
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52 of 2022. I enjoyed listening to it on audio to hear him tell his story. Definitely would recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Hestapleton
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Finished my #doublespin over the weekend! This was great on audio and incredibly emotional. I always knew Navy SEALs were tough but dang. To hear about the mental and physical training they go through and then hear an experience that is WHY they go through it was moving. I‘m really glad I ended up pairing this with Jeremy Scahill‘s DIRTY WARS which is next on my TBR for the month.

TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! 3y
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Hestapleton
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The hubs has been after me to read the tagged, so I‘m glad it‘s my #doublespin this month! Also psyched that my #bookspin is a simple poetry collection! (Stole your template idea @MaleficentBookDragon - it‘s lovely!)

MaleficentBookDragon Looks good! 3y
TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! 3y
Crazeedi It's a riveting story 3y
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CoffeeLitNFit
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Joseph5
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Joseph5
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BamaDoc09
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Ammmaaazzzziing!

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thereadingowlvina
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What a riveting and eye-opener memoir! If you enjoyed the movie, you will love this memoir! It's a fantastic read!

Rating: 5🌟

For my full review please visit https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2832690222

#nonfiction #memorialday

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Monica5
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Last book I read this year. Going to miss my goal by 13. I was sick a lot this year, and some days didn't feel like reading much. Hopefully, next year I will reach my goal.

Lovesbooks87 157 books is still impressive! Great job! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 5y
Reviewsbylola 157 is amazing!! 5y
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RaimeyGallant You did great! 5y
BridgetteM I‘d say 157 books is awesome! Great job! 5y
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Monica5
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A heart wrenching story. To think the politicans may a law where are armed forces can be held accountable for murder during war is just stupid. I think they need to go fight and then their attitude would probably change. Thanks to all the US Armed Forces who protect us.

Slajaunie Agreed!! Especially since it is the government that sends them to fight. 5y
Monica5 @Slajaunie I know. My husband thinks they shouldn't run for a national office, unless they have served in the Military. After reading this book, I agree with him. 5y
Slajaunie My father is retired military. I have always thought that. 5y
Monica5 @Slajaunie Please Thank him for his service from me. 5y
Slajaunie I will! 5y
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mamabear68
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Loved this one! Great insight into a world I know so little about. Navy Seals and those in the military heroes all of them in my opinion.

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Dr.Who_number10

Just saw the movie last night!!!! It was super amazing and you can just understand the things they went through while people save him for what he does. It went by the story most of the time....just a few things missing or changed.

JustinM03 You just now saw the movie! 😱 6y
Dr.Who_number10 Again @JustinM03 thanks for the commentary 6y
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jlondon1963
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Another read after seeing the movie and well worth reading for the background and mindset of these men who are put in these circumstances.

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Altanner12
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Loved this book. So thankful for the men and women who are willing to write a blank check with their lives for our country. Reliving the events of those days for him had to be gut renching but it will give you insight to what our military go through to prepare for and survive a battle.

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Kristy_K
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Some of my books written by/about the people who've served our country. 🇺🇸

#jubilantjuly #starsandstripes

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JaneWells
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This has been on the shelf a long time, one my husband wanted, but I'd never read. I'm reminded why I love fiction- because then the deaths aren't real, and I can dismiss my tears as silly. This book documenting the deaths of three brave sailors, and the ultimate survival-at a terrible cost - of one, is heart-rending. God bless our sailors, soldiers, airmen and marines.

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Kc_0031
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Loved the movie and fell in love with the book even more. It's a true story. How Marcus Luttrell survived and chose to share his story with the world is amazing. Seriously a must read and it's a book I can read over and over again even though I cry every time.