Lone Survivor

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A Navy SEAL's firsthand account of American heroism during a secret military operation in Afghanistan serves as the inspiration for a major motion picture by Mark Wahlberg. In late June 2005, four U.S. Navy SEALs embarked on a mission to capture or kill a notorious al Qaeda leader in a Taliban stronghold. Within twenty-four hours, only one SEAL remained alive: Marcus Luttrell, the fire team leader and sole survivor of Operation Redwing. This gripping narrative recounts the desperate battle in the mountains that resulted in the largest loss of life in Navy SEAL history. Luttrell vividly portrays the valor of his teammates, who fought fiercely alongside him until he was the last standing—blasted unconscious, blown over a cliff, yet still armed and breathing. Over the next four days, while badly injured and presumed dead, he fought off six al Qaeda assassins and crawled seven miles through treacherous terrain before being rescued by a Pashtun tribe that risked everything to protect him. As a six-foot-five-inch Texan, Luttrell shares the brutal training of America's elite warriors and transports readers to a harrowing battle in Afghanistan's desolate peaks. This powerful narrative is a tribute to his teammates who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.