"Welcome to Hell," the drill instructor announced to the small crowd of young men staring at him apprehensively, his words charging the atmosphere with a foreboding intensity. Three and one half months of hellish and seemingly outrageous demands would be made of those who would endure the journey through the fires of boot camp. These young men would find a pride in themselves that would last forever. Those survivors of boot camp training often look back, with a smile and even a laugh, at what they endured from the DI. Patrick Turley, driven to enlist by the events of 9/11, captures these anxious times perfectly in vivid detail establishing an emotional bond with the reader throughout his journey from man to Marine, and John Patrick Shanley said it only as a former Marine and Pulitzer Prize winner could: "It's great to have gone to Marine Corps boot camp. It's terrible to be in Marine Corps boot camp. It's fun to read about Marine Corps boot camp."
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To endure boot camp trains you to endure the hell of any battlefield."Welcome to Hell: Three and a Half Months of Marine Corps Boot Camp" as author Patrick Turley shares his own experiences of Boot Camp, enduring the harshest training that the country has to offer, sharing his endeavor and the training that these future soldiers have to pass. Demonstrating it as something harsh but necessary for fighting men, "Welcome to Hell" is a must for military memoir collection, or for anyone who wants a taste of the nightmare of "basic training. --Midwest Book Review
About the Author
Patrick Turley served five years in the Marine Corp seeing duty in Iraq. He left active duty in 2006 as a sergeant. He currently resides in Fleming Island, Florida with his daughter and is currently writing a novel having turned his attention to fiction.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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The book is an outstanding, vivid glimpse into the physical and psychological culture/society of boot camp. My only complaint is that sometimes the manuscript is messy because it was apparently not fully copy edited or proofread. Highly recommended reading for anyone considering signing a legal contract with the armed forces (Note: Within 48 hours of the start of boot camp two recruits in the author's unit drop out because they cannot take it, are arrested, and are sent to prison for violating that contract).
Instead of focusing primarily on quirky or humorous anecdotes (as the book "Basic" does) or only talking about facts and curriculum type issues (as does the very informative text "The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook") this one mainly deals with the graphic details of the agonizing and life-altering experience of one recruit who found the ordeal extremely hellish but ultimately rewarding.
Instead of focusing primarily on quirky or humorous anecdotes (as the book "Basic" does) or only talking about facts and curriculum type issues (as does the very informative text "The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook") this one mainly deals with the graphic details of the agonizing and life-altering experience of one recruit who found the ordeal extremely hellish but ultimately rewarding.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Cory
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That was a WONDERFUL read! The writing style is incredibly fluid, with just the right amount of engaging speed that makes it slide along comfortably. The layout was clear and concise, and not once did I feel like I had to go back and reread for fear that I missed something. The flashbacks were used to perfection. The author has a literary gift....descriptions weren't overly saturated with adjectives, dialogue was easy to understand, the progression was spot on...I really enjoyed it from start to finish. I could almost FEEL the spittle from the instructors' shouts peppering my face haha.
Overall, I really enjoyed it. I laughed, I cried (i was on an airplane, so I'm blaming the recirculated air of course), I gained a new appreciation for the type of brave men and women our Government has shaped to protect our nation. Seriously, you guys are BADA**! I had NO idea the types of conditions you train in, the insane regiment, the discipline...I'm truly thankful for you and your fellow Marine Corps brothers and the dedication/love that you all share for our great country. It was a fun read that I really got into, and could easily visualize throughout, thanks to the author's writing style.
10/10, and I hope there are more books to come!
Sincerely, Cory
Overall, I really enjoyed it. I laughed, I cried (i was on an airplane, so I'm blaming the recirculated air of course), I gained a new appreciation for the type of brave men and women our Government has shaped to protect our nation. Seriously, you guys are BADA**! I had NO idea the types of conditions you train in, the insane regiment, the discipline...I'm truly thankful for you and your fellow Marine Corps brothers and the dedication/love that you all share for our great country. It was a fun read that I really got into, and could easily visualize throughout, thanks to the author's writing style.
10/10, and I hope there are more books to come!
Sincerely, Cory
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Jeff
Format:Paperback
Patrick Turley does an excellent job of portraying what Marine Corps bootcamp is really like. I went to bootcamp months after Patrick at MCRD San Diego and I had so many flashbacks and memories that I had completely forgotten about come roaring back; even the ones I wish I had forgotten forever. Every Marine has bootcamp stories, but Patrick was able to convey a true and compelling story while making you feel like you were there. You don't have to be a military junkie to enjoy this book either, there's a personal side to this story that relates to all people. I'll read this book numerous times in the future, whenever I'm feeling nastalgic about the Marine Corps. Its a must read!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Read!
Really gave me insight to the life of Marine Corps Boot Camp. I have always appreciated and supported our military. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Jennifer kuipers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well written and interesting
I pre-read this book before giving it to my son. I'm glad I did as he's not quite ready for the grittiness of the language and boot camp. Read more
Published 29 days ago by mamaX4
4.0 out of 5 stars
I Like It
Every Marine recruit should read this,and will then better understand the whole process.
does drag slightly at times. Read more
does drag slightly at times. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Arthur Mendelow
4.0 out of 5 stars
I spent some time in hell
Great read, brought back memories that had slipped my mind. I would recommend this book to anyone. A very vivid memory.
Published 4 months ago by Donald M. Alderson III
5.0 out of 5 stars
An outstanding insight of the world of the Marine Recruit
In the book, "Welcome To Hell", Patrick Turley writes about his personal transformation from an "every day Joe" into a United States Marine. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Frank Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Welcome to Hell by Patrick Turley
This book was hard to put down it was so interesting. I picked it up because my daughter was a marine and is now a Navel Officer and sometimes I don't understand how she got... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Heartwarming and Eye Opening
If anyone wondered how the younger generation would respond after 9/11, this book assures us that we are in "good" hands. Read more
Published 8 months ago by sonorankris
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well written!
I had the privilege attending boot camp with the author, Mike Company Platoon 3039! The writers articulate speech shows up in his prose throughout this book; it was almost as if... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Evan Trevathan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Welcome to Hell reads like Heaven
I was fortunate enough to serve with the author of this book. The emotions, images and memories he was able to capture with his skillful writing had me wondering if USMC boot camp... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Eric Falkner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding Read
This book was honestly a great read I couldn't put it down once I picked it up, I finished it in three days! Read more
Published 8 months ago by RyanG
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