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Lone Survivor

The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10

Book • 2007

Marcus Luttrell

This book is a firsthand account by Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of Operation Redwing, a secret military operation in Afghanistan.

The story details the mission to capture or kill a notorious al Qaeda leader and the subsequent desperate battle that led to the largest loss of life in Navy SEAL history.

Luttrell describes his brutal training, the relentless battle, and his survival against al Qaeda assassins.

He also recounts how he was taken in and protected by a Pashtun tribe, highlighting themes of courage, honor, and patriotism.

The book is a tribute to his teammates who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

Marcus Luttrell

Nate Cornacchia

Brian "Ponch" Rivera

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

as an amazing book that tells a true story.

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Mentioned by

David Senra

, highlighting Larry Ellison's notes on the book and his approach to self-improvement.

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Mentioned by

David Goggins

when discussing the book "Lone Survivor"

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Mentioned by

Peter Berg

when discussing the making of the movie "Lone Survivor"

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Mentioned by

Tom Murphy

in relation to a similar dilemma faced by a SEAL team in the book.

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Mentioned by

Rick Perry

, it became number one on the New York Times bestseller list while Luttrell was living with him.

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Mentioned by

Ted Cruz

as a movie he can only watch once due to its emotional intensity.

Mentioned by

Nate Cornacchia

while discussing the embellishment of war stories and its impact on the veteran community.

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Mentioned by

Justin Hughes

as a book that impacted his decision to become a Navy SEAL.

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Mentioned by

Chris Reynolds

as a story about a Navy SEAL who survived a mission in Afghanistan.

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Mentioned by

Marcus Luttrell

as the book based on his experiences.

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Mentioned by

Megyn Kelly

as the basis for the movie Lone Survivor.

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Mentioned by

Brian "Ponch" Rivera

in relation to psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans.

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Mentioned by Ross Martin in the context of his experiences in Afghanistan and the mindset of a warrior.

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Mentioned by

Adam Devine

after meeting Marcus Luttrell, the subject of the book.

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Mentioned by

Jim Gray

as a book written by

Marcus Luttrell

about his life experiences.

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Mentioned by

Ilarim Makelem

as a book focusing on why Homo sapiens is the only human species left.

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Mentioned by

Robert O'Neill

in the context of a mission in the Korengal Valley.

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Mentioned by

Megyn Kelly

when discussing the Lone Survivor movie.

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