Marcus Luttrell's Operation Redwing
Author’s Purpose: Marcus Luttrell’s purpose in writing this book was to tell the heroic story of the Navy SEALs that died in Operation Redwing. He wanted to describe, in detail, what it takes to become a Navy SEAL and what it takes to survive at war. In addition, Luttrell’s purpose was to remember his lost teammates by commemorating their heroic actions on the battlefield.
Why I chose this book: I chose this book because both of my parents read it and recommended for me to read it. In addition, I wanted to read a non-fiction book because I typically read fiction novels. I am interested in what the Navy SEALs do and have seen them on the news before, so I wanted to learn more about them. One-Pager A I wonder what was going through the minds of the Navy SEALs during BUD/S training. The training that they go through is brutal and it is very tough on their minds and bodies. However, BUD/S training is what …show more content…
I could not stop reading it because my heart was racing and I needed to know what was going to happen next. Because this is a true story, it is hard to realize that the events recounted in this book actually occurred. For these reasons, I rated Lone Survivor as a ten. Another reason that I rated this book as a ten is because of the characters’ personalities and heroic efforts. Even though the four men were on a serious mission, they made jokes and tried to have a little bit of fun. Marcus seems like a very amiable person, and this made the story even more compelling because the reader wants him to survive. The progression of the book, starting with Marcus’s childhood in Texas, then BUD/S training and surviving Operation Redwing in Afghanistan, show his bravery and valiant efforts in attempt to complete the mission. Overall, I rated this book as a ten because it is very well-written and full of adrenaline-rushing experiences. Marcus Luttrell is a hero and he could not have recounted his experiences in a better
Why I chose this book: I chose this book because both of my parents read it and recommended for me to read it. In addition, I wanted to read a non-fiction book because I typically read fiction novels. I am interested in what the Navy SEALs do and have seen them on the news before, so I wanted to learn more about them. One-Pager A I wonder what was going through the minds of the Navy SEALs during BUD/S training. The training that they go through is brutal and it is very tough on their minds and bodies. However, BUD/S training is what …show more content…
I could not stop reading it because my heart was racing and I needed to know what was going to happen next. Because this is a true story, it is hard to realize that the events recounted in this book actually occurred. For these reasons, I rated Lone Survivor as a ten. Another reason that I rated this book as a ten is because of the characters’ personalities and heroic efforts. Even though the four men were on a serious mission, they made jokes and tried to have a little bit of fun. Marcus seems like a very amiable person, and this made the story even more compelling because the reader wants him to survive. The progression of the book, starting with Marcus’s childhood in Texas, then BUD/S training and surviving Operation Redwing in Afghanistan, show his bravery and valiant efforts in attempt to complete the mission. Overall, I rated this book as a ten because it is very well-written and full of adrenaline-rushing experiences. Marcus Luttrell is a hero and he could not have recounted his experiences in a better