Book Review February 13-19

This week LJ convinced me to read Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell. It is the story of an elite group of Navy Seals sent on a mission into Afghanistan. They were ambushed by the Taliban and 3 of the 4 men died. The book details Marcus' survival and the help he received from a local tribe along the way. The story is tragic and sad. It details why wars are unfair in the adherence to rules of engagement and why servicemen are often fighting more then just the enemy- they are fighting the American media and perception. Often times it felt like the book was a soap box for Marcus' personal vendettas. Ignoring those parts, it is the story of American spirit and the will to live and how people are placed in our lives to help us survive. It will make you cry and it will make you think. I recommend this book- I think there is a movie coming out as well. Too bad it will probably be rated "R".