Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10

I've read quite a few histoy/military history books so far, and this ranks right up there as one of the best tales to date. Dick Couch's 'Warrior Elite' edges this one out as the best so far, and I mention it becuae there is a relation betwen the two books. In this story, Marcus Latrell, USN SEAL, talks about his training with BUD/S class 228, the same class that Mr. Couch expertly documented in his book.

The novel begins a bit slow, and the readers attempt at a 'texas good ole boy' accent is distracting, but once the story shifts to Operation Red Wing, the pace picks up. If you want to be inspired, truely inspired, then read this AND 'Warrior Elite'. Navy SEALS are not just the toughest, best trained fighting division in the world, they are also an ultra rare breed of men. Their stories are simply amazing.

The guy who reads this book, with his psycho-pathological over-enunciation of every word, is the most distracting, horrifying thing that could happen to an otherwise interesting book. How anyone could enjoy this is beyond me. I would honestly rather listen to a cute-voiced 5 year old read this than this clown. He's just soooooo terrible. Marcus, for the love of god, have it re-recorded by a normal person.

DIFFERENT READER!!!!!! Without the fake over-exaggerated accent. I can BARELY listen. I've heard amazing things about this book, which is the only reason I even trying to push through this nightmare reader.

Yes.

I will never buy any other book in which BOZO the psycho-pathological over-enunciator reads. It's just so unbelievably bad.

An excellent account and gripping story of "Operation Redwing". Mr. Luttrell is a loyal Patriot, Hero and Christian. If your reverence for those in the Armed Forces and their willingness to protect everything we Americans know and love is not solidified even more after finishing this book, you have in fact missed out. Definitely one of the best books ever!!!

Best? Hard to say, I guess the general perspective any SEAL biography gives. Least? Everything else. The voice actor is terrible. Completely over dramatizes the story. Because of this its hard to separate the reading from the content. The content did seem to focus an awful lot on the author's hard right wing agenda and less on the actual story. I love SEAL stories from all perspectives but please just stick to the story. Don't inundate me with your constant political criticisms to convince me that your personal views are right and all else is wrong. That's not story, that's being a pundit. Even on issues I would agree with him, it was really hard to listen to.

Absolutely not!

No.

I love SEAL stories and biographies and I'll put up with just about anything to get the smallest scraps but I could not finish this book. I hate that because I've heard much about what a remarkable story Mr. Luttrell has to tell.

Most detailed account I've ever read of what it takes to be a Navy SEAL.

If you don't get choked up reading this book you have no soul.

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knowing it lets people at home know what our brave service members are willing to sacrifice so private citizens can have the freedoms they do back at home.

the voices and accents really capture the characters well.

NEVER EVER FORGET

I am only sorry this book needed to be written. I look forward to the movie version.

Incredible story of determination, loss and perspective. The portion dealing with the town of Pashtun villagers was a never before seen (for me) view into the lives of regular people who are trying to go about their lives herding and farming while a war is waged around them.

I've always been interested in the subject matter and I prefer it from the first person's perspective and from real-life experience rather than fiction.

The stories, as they go from one point to another are brilliantly expressed. His portrayal of the SEAL Instructors was terrifying to a layman. I found myself not wanting to run across a sand dune again!

I had two serious problems with the book and it's contents, overall. First, his immediate tendency to blame nearly everything that went wrong on the liberal media and the American liberals that prevent him from doing some things during battle. American liberals and the liberal media did not write the Geneva Conventions' international laws for the humanitarian treatment of combatants of war. Executing unarmed herdsmen is an international crime, not an American or liberal one. I understand the consequences of what happened afterward but liberals didn't make those laws. Second, his constant references to how God kept him alive and continued to give him his weapon are hypocrisy when compared to the language of the book, his thoughts on killing unarmed civilians and the fact that no one's God can protect them in war. I'll ignore the part where the US Government denies that the force that attacked the SEALS was greater than 40 just because no one really knows.

Good book but I found myself being disgusted at each mention of liberal media, American liberals and God. It was all a bit much for me and ruined an otherwise completely compelling story of bravery and compassion. Fantastic story but....

This is the most incredible story I have ever heard. Inspiring doesn't even come close to describing this book. In my opinion, this book should sit next to the bible in every home in America. I dare anyone to read/listen to this book and not shed a tear. The valiant actions of the 4 SEALs involved in Operation Redwing are shining examples of the dedication of our military.

Needless to say, I highly recommend this book. A definite must-read.

Truly a blockbuster of a story. I would definitely put this one on the "Don't Miss It" list.

I had never heard of this story until I saw the synopsis on Audible and decided to give it a try due to the outstanding reviews. Add my review to the listeners who give this one an exceptional rating!!

Not only does this book give the reader/listener a good basis for understanding what it takes to become a SEAL, it really hits a home run describing the relationships of the SEAL brotherhood and their undying love for each other and their Country.

The book also takes some pretty good shots at the ultra-liberal hypocrites who are ruining this Country from top to bottom. I did find out that parts of the story and some of the factual troop accounts by Lutrell were challenged. However, when I researched it further, I found that the challenges came from liberals who were out to bad-mouth Lutrell due to the fact he was so critical of liberals hypocritically jeopardizing the safety of our soldiers in hostile areas around the world.

The narrator does a fine job and I truly enjoyed the story from top to bottom, beginning to end.

Overall, Highly Recommended!!

yes...this was my first audio book & as a truck driver it made me look forward to going to work!!!!

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