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 enlarge | Author: Marcus Luttrell
Creator: Patrick Robinson
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  777 reviews
Sales Rank: 268
Media: Paperback
Pages: 416
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.2
ISBN: 0316067601
Dewey Decimal Number: 958.1047
EAN: 9780316067607
ASIN: 0316067601
Publication Date: May 1, 2008
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 A rare, inspiring perspective. An excellent book. October 21, 2008
Jonathan C. Griswold (Tennessee)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Luttrell's book offers a ground-level perspective on the kinds of operations the US Military's Special Operations Forces are engaged in all around the world, all the time. Too often this topic (Special Forces, SEALs, Delta Force, etc) is dominated by superficial books that amount to little more than anecdotes from second- or third-hand war stories. Not the case with Lone Survivor. br / br /I suppose some intellectual types might not like the fact that there is little "contextualization" of Mr. Luttrell's story--and that of his fellow SEALs. But I would disagree with that characterization vehemently: the context is simple--Luttrell was on a mission targeting Taliban in Afghanistan. He was not working for a think-tank or camp-following for a network television network. br / br /The story hinges upon an important decision the SEAL team votes on. The Consequences of that decision are grave, and Marcus Luttrell makes a convincing argument that these costs are high will never be paid for. br / br /Lone Survivor offers the attentive reader a great deal of insight into the tactics Special Forces use in combat situations. More importantly, this book sheds light on the selflessness of the American sailor, soldier, and marine--one of the SEAL team's decisions, according to Luttrell, cost his teammates their lives. br / br /To Luttrell's credit, he devotes a great amount of attention on his experiences with the Afghani tribal people who treated his wounds and protected him from the Taliban. br / br /Luttrell's story of selflessness, sacrifice, and the tangible burden and stark loneliness of truly being the lone survivor on a failed mission is staggering. I hope even squeamish leftists who are opposed to the men and women of the US armed forces can see past Luttrell's occasional jabs at media personalities to see his story for what it is: tragic, heroic, and personal. br / br /This is a truly inspiring book, and I am so glad I read it.
A great true story October 20, 2008
Arik Carmi
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
a must read, not for the quality of the writing but for the amazing story it tells.
Compelling, Inspirational, No-Holds-Barred October 19, 2008
zorba (Bala Cynwyd, Pa USA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Add me to the 500 or so people who thought this is a five-star book. From page one, you zoom through a compelling true story of how our Navy Seals wage war, despite the disgusting lack of support they receive from their own politicians and the media abck home. Luttrell takes you through SEAL training and utterly convinces you that these are truly supermen. Thank God they're on our side. And one of the most important parts of their success is their warrior brotherhood. Make no mistake: Navy SEALS are overachievers who never quit and who undergo the most rugged training in the world. Sure, this book has a lot of braggadocio, ego, wise cracks and anti-liberal cant in it, but these men are mostly from small-town America and they salute a sense of values that their snidely sophisticated critics -- you know, the ones these guys protect --couldn't understand in a million years. This is a must read!
Must read. Hooyah. October 18, 2008
Elizabeth McGarry (Orange county, CA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The best book I've read in years. The book title said exactly what it is. It kept me going, crying, and I couldn't put it down. I strongly recommend this book to anyone. I'm forever greatful to live here in the best country in the world. Thank you Mr. Marcus Luttrell, his teammates, and many many more made the sacrifice for our country. Hooyah.
Lone Survivor October 11, 2008
John Duddy (Capistrano Beach, CA United States)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Lone Survivor should be a must read for every American. I bought 3 more books for friends to read. The sacrifice, discipline and attitude of the Navy Seal in the book really made me realize how lucky we are to have people like him serving our Country. His first hand account of how hard it is to get through Seal training as well as the hardships in Afghanistan was a real eye opener. It would be an honor just to shake his hand.
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