Lone Survivor
The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost
Heroes of SEAL Team 10
by Marcus Luttrell w/ Patrick Robinson
Read by Kevin T. Collins
Marcus
Luttrell is the sole survivor of a Navy SEAL team sent on a mission
in terrorist-occupied Afghanistan . In listening to him describe
the start of the mission I can't help but get a sense of foreshadowing.
Luttrell mentions he and others noticed the lack of ground cover
in their mountainous assignment, but did not mention it. And once
on the ground, the rope they scaled was cut and dropped from the
helicopter. Eventually, they are discovered by goat farmers and
the trouble begins. Three of the men defend themselves to the death.
Luttrell tells of their heroism and bravery till the end. One can't
imagine how difficult it was to for him to witness this and keep
in survival mode. Luttrell tells how he survived using the skills
taught to him not only by Navy SEALS, but also by the 2 men who
prepared him during his youth – his father and a former SEAL.
In
his book, Luttrell tells his life story from where he born and raised
to his time in the service and eventually as a Navy SEAL. He goes
into detail about SEAL Hell Week and mentions it often when describing
the mission gone wrong. Despite the mission and the loss, Luttrell
doesn't waiver from his commitment to his country or his employer
– the US government. In fact, he makes some personal points about
the professional restraints put on his team because of the liberal
press.
Lone
Survivor is a colorful, affective memoir. It takes listeners
over seas to witness first hand this team's story of courage. It's
an emotionally listen. Expect it to tear at your heart (I cried).
Luttrell is quite a professional. After hearing his life story I,
too, believe his career as a SEAL was his destiny.
Kevin
T. Collins narrates Hachette's audio version -- an impressive read
of an extraordinary book. It should also be noted well-known author
Patrick Robinson wrote“Lone Survivor” with Luttrell. -- Robinson
is known for such fast-paced Military Thrillers as Barracuda
945 and Scimitar
SL 2. Remember you headphones.
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