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For the first time anywhere, the first-person account of the planning and execution of the Bin Laden raid from a Navy Seal who confronted the terrorist mastermind and witnessed his final moments. From the streets of Iraq to the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips in the Indian Ocean, and from... read more
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Summary edit
This is a very interesting book about special people who do extraordinary things for love of country. The key word is "Special," as in special operation, special warfare, special weapons, etc. If you see these men on the street they don't look very special except they are more fit then most,... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- mark owen: One of the SEAL Team Six member involved in killing Osama Bin Laden. Mark Owen is the pseudonym used for authoring this book.
- The Secret 6: they are awsome
- Osama Bin Laden: You all know who.
- Khalid Sheikh Mohammed: Quality book
- Mike Mullen: Add a description of this character.
- Ali
- Jon
- Will
- Richard Phillips
- Chris Cuomo
- Gary
- Ahmed al-Kuwaiti
- Richard Marcinko
- Teddy
- Steve
- Bill McRaven
- Mohammed al-Qahtani
- Tom
- Charlie
- Bergdahl
- Jay
- Jen
- Obama
- Abrar Ahmed al-Kuwaiti
- Walt
Quotes edit
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“"Don't just live but live for a purpose bigger than yourself. Be an asset to your family, community and country."”
Organizations edit
- US Navy Devgru: Navy Special Ops
- JSOC: Joint Special Operations Command, based out of Tampa.
First Sentence edit
At one minute out, the Black Hawk crew chief slid the door open.
Themes & Symbolism edit
- US NAVY SEAL Badge: Often referred to as the "Trident."
Series & Lists edit
This is book 11 of 15 in New York Times Bestsellers - Nonfiction (Current). (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Mark Owen (Author)
- Kevin Maurer (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Holter Graham (Narrator) - Holter Graham's principal film credits include Fly Away Home, Hairspray, and Stephen King's Maximum Overdrive. His television credits include Army Wives, Damages, and Rescue Me. A multi-time Audie Nominee, Holter has received Best of the Year awards from AudioFile magazine. He can also be heard on the audiobooks Christine by Stephen King and The Long Valley by John Steinbeck, among many others.
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Dutton Adult
Country: US
Publication Date: September 4, 2012
ISBN: 0525953728
Page Count: 336
Publisher: Dutton Adult
Country: US
Publication Date: September 4, 2012
ISBN: 0525953728
Page Count: 336
Classification edit
- Copyright Status: Public Domain
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: Add the Dewey Classification.
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Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Book Review: A Navy SEAL's firsthand account of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden pulls back the veil on the secret operations conducted almost nightly by elite American forces against terrorist suspects. Former SEAL Matt Bissonnette's account contradicted in key details the account of the raid presented by administration officials in the days after the May 2011 raid in Abbotabad, Pakistan, that killed the al-Qaida leader, and raised questions about whether the SEALs followed to the letter the order to only use deadly force if they deemed him a threat.
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