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stag1e's review against another edition
4.0
Short review: amazing, inspiring book filled with short stories about different men who sacrificed their lives to defend the USA, their allies, their colleagues (other SEALs), and, most importantly, their loved ones. It will make you want to be the best human being that you could possibly can because life is short and it happens in the blink of an eye. My only complaints are that the narration was sometimes inconsistent and hard to follow, and the book was more oriented to Americans than I liked instead of appealing more to the humanitarian side of being in a war and discussing the philosophical issues.
shaneace's review against another edition
5.0
The bond that these men formed and the friendships that they developed left me in awe. This book will show you the human side to these expertly trained Navy SEAL's and give you a slightly better understanding of the sacrifices that they each make.
allhailkircules's review against another edition
4.0
A great look at a wide variety of Fallen SEALs. Yes, they are tied together and framed by their relationships with Brandon Webb, and yes he does share stories between himself and each of the men, but make no mistake, this book is about them, and their Contributions, not about Brandon Webb.
peterpanda's review against another edition
4.0
-This was a First Read Win-
I was so excited when I won this novel written by Brandon Webb. It was one of the first books I won as a giveaway but I've also been really interested in what is really happening with the war. It's also important that these stories of these men that risk their lives, die saving our countries names are imprinted somewhere, that their stories are shared. These men put their lives on hold, on the line to keep us protected for very little award. Men that play football make more then men that risk their lives to keep us safe. I will not rant about how little these men make but focus more on the story of eight brave men that Brandon Webb introduced me to.
This was a good story and a good memory for these men that passed away some who died protecting our nation, and some who died in different ways, but still deserve to be mentioned for the work they did do to keep the United States safe. Sometimes I did feel as if the author spent too much time talking about himself rather then talking about the men, but his story is important too. 'Glen's story' probably hit me the hardest mainly because my heart shook knowing how important this man was to the author as Glen was nearly mentioned in every other story. I also really connected with the man Matt Axelson and even went on to watch Lone Survivor after I completed the book. I learned not only about eight great men, but I learned more about what the Navy Seals is really about and why some great men put their lives on the line to keep us safe.
I'd recommend this book to anybody that is interested in the SEALS, or just interested in reading about eight amazing men that gave up their lives protecting us, their stories deserved to be told. 4/5 for me!
I was so excited when I won this novel written by Brandon Webb. It was one of the first books I won as a giveaway but I've also been really interested in what is really happening with the war. It's also important that these stories of these men that risk their lives, die saving our countries names are imprinted somewhere, that their stories are shared. These men put their lives on hold, on the line to keep us protected for very little award. Men that play football make more then men that risk their lives to keep us safe. I will not rant about how little these men make but focus more on the story of eight brave men that Brandon Webb introduced me to.
This was a good story and a good memory for these men that passed away some who died protecting our nation, and some who died in different ways, but still deserve to be mentioned for the work they did do to keep the United States safe. Sometimes I did feel as if the author spent too much time talking about himself rather then talking about the men, but his story is important too. 'Glen's story' probably hit me the hardest mainly because my heart shook knowing how important this man was to the author as Glen was nearly mentioned in every other story. I also really connected with the man Matt Axelson and even went on to watch Lone Survivor after I completed the book. I learned not only about eight great men, but I learned more about what the Navy Seals is really about and why some great men put their lives on the line to keep us safe.
I'd recommend this book to anybody that is interested in the SEALS, or just interested in reading about eight amazing men that gave up their lives protecting us, their stories deserved to be told. 4/5 for me!
onyerbike's review against another edition
5.0
A life in the Special Forces is not all Oohrah and balls-to-the-wall macho guns blazing. These guys had wives, children, best friends, and everyday worries just like the rest of us. Webb gives us a peek into what his friends were like that isn't all guts and glory.
kesnit's review against another edition
5.0
This review is about the audiobook version.
This book was amazing. There was very little about what SEALs do. Instead, the book is about who SEALs are. It was a look past the superman to see the men within. A very special touch was the author's commentary at the start of every chapter and the stories from family members at the end.
This book was amazing. There was very little about what SEALs do. Instead, the book is about who SEALs are. It was a look past the superman to see the men within. A very special touch was the author's commentary at the start of every chapter and the stories from family members at the end.
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