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Brotherhood of Warriors: Behind Enemy Lines with a Commando in One of the World's Most Elite Counterterrorism Units Hardcover – April 29, 2008

by Aaron Cohen (Author), Douglas Century (Author)

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At the age of eighteen, Aaron Cohen left Beverly Hills to prove himself in the crucible of the armed forces. He was determined to be a part of Israel's most elite security cadre, akin to the American Green Berets and Navy SEALs. After fifteen months of grueling training designed to break down each individual man and to rebuild him as a warrior, Cohen was offered the only post a non-Israeli can hold in the special forces. In 1996 he joined a top-secret, highly controversial unit that dispatches operatives disguised as Arabs into the Palestinian-controlled West Bank to abduct terrorist leaders and bring them to Israel for interrogation and trial.

Between 1996 and 1998, Aaron Cohen would learn Hebrew and Arabic; become an expert in urban counterterror warfare, the martial art of Krav Maga, and undercover operations; and participate in dozens of life-or-death missions. He would infiltrate a Hamas wedding to seize a wanted terrorist and pose as an American journalist to set a trap for one of the financiers behind the Dizengoff Massacre, taking him down in a brutal, hand-to-hand struggle. A propulsive, gripping read, Cohen's story is a rare, fly-on-the-wall view into the shadowy world of "black ops" that redefines invincible strength, true danger, and inviolable security.

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“The book gives an unvarnished account of life in an elite Israeli counterterrorism unit—a side of life with which few Israelis and almost no foreigners are familiar.” (Washington Jewish Week)

“He brings us into the shadowy world of Sayeret Duvdevan, offering details of his missions and his training, throwing in some contemporary and historical context, introducing us to his comrades-in-arms and delivering numerous gory anecdotes.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Aaron Cohen has something to say. And he knows what he’s talking about. If you’re conflicted about how aggressive America should be in the global fight against terrorism, read this book. Cohen knows that national survival ain’t free. A no-nonsense, riveting read.” (General Tommy Franks (ret.))

“It’s more than a story of the making of an elite unconventional warfare operative—it’s a real, in-your-face, and mesmerizing look at the birth of a patriot. You will be inspired, believe me.” (Dale Brown)

About the Author

A writer and television producer, Aaron Cohen has won fourteen Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award for his work at NBC and HBO, and has twice received the Dick Schaap Award for Outstanding Writing for his work on the critically acclaimed boxing documentary series 24/7.

Douglas Century is the author or coauthor of such bestsellers as Under and Alone, Barney Ross, Street Kingdom, Brotherhood of Warriors and Takedown: The Fall of the Last Mafia Empire, a finalist for the 2003 Edgar Award in the category of Best Nonfiction Crime.

Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Ecco (April 29, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061236152
ISBN-13: 978-0061236150
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches
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Average Customer Review: 165 customer reviews
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- #210 in Books > History > Military > Canada
- #817 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Ethnic & National > Jewish
- #821 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Historical > Middle East

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SOLID!

ByED209on February 13, 2014

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This is a solid , fast read. You will get a very rare look inside the shadowy world of the Israeli Special Units. I have read many books written by operators from differnt kinds of teams, and this was one of my favorites. I am a firefighter and fire academy instructor. That said I choose to base and teach alot of the PT and team work philosophies the special forces use, to my students. This story is a must read , mainly because not much has been written by former Israeli operators, and we all know they walk the walk. When they choose to speak, we should listen. I spent about 8 months in Israel in the early 90's and get it. We(America), should pay very close attention to what Arron has to say and teach. I think he did a great job dissclosing what he could, and although he wasnt in the unit very long (by our team standards), the missions he and his unit did on a DAILY basis, where more than enough to shoulder for ones lifetime. Not many 3yr stints in a special forces unit , in any other country, would give you the experiance of a lifetime in order to teach and train others in the craft...legitamatley .. like what Arron Cohen experianced while in. This was the special operator book i have been waiting for, ...its very differnt from the others. Add it to your military or comming of age collection, or simply to understand how the really bad guys are "removed" and taken down and out by some badass hombres. This book could have been another couple hundred pages im sure , and it would only have made it all the better. Read and understand this book, as there probably will not be many more like it. We should all be proud of the operators out there, working in small teams, against the odds, putting their ass on the line and making the world a safer place.

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An Account of An Eliten IDF Unit that Feels Genuine

ByTeanecks Ownon July 1, 2016

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I was very pleasantly surprised. The book is divided (in my mind) into 4 sections. The first is how he wound up in the Israeli Army. I thought his story rang true. The second part was his training for the Elite Unit and how he made sure he got there. Again -- i thought told brilliantly without arrogance and with much introspection. The fourth part was his actual service. The fourth part is post army. He explains in vivid detail the rigors of the training and the challenges a soldier faces -- both physically and psychologically. This wasnt Green Beret stuff....he talks about the dangers the soldiers face and the loneliness of being in such a unit. Really great.

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Very Informing Book!

ByMelvin Hunton July 10, 2015

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This novel turned out to be a very very good read. It tells the true story of a young American who becomes a member of Sayeret Duvdevan after moving
to Israel from the United States. His mother remarries a Hollywood executive. Their new home is in Beverly Hills,California. Aaron turns into a
discipline problem. His mother sends him to a military school in Canada. The name of this academy is Robert Land Academy. At this academy he comes under the influence of Colonel Bowman. Colonel Bowman teaches him the superior training and abilities of the Israeli Defense Forces(IDF). Aaron makes
the decision to move to Israel and become a citizen. He promptly joins the Israeli Defense Forces(IDF). After gaining combat experience and living on a kibbutz he decides to try out for the Israeli Special Forces. He is selected as a member of Sayeret Duvdevan. This is the Israeli equivelent of the
Navy Seals and Green Berets. This turns out to be an experience. They conduct battles with Hamas and do operations against money raisers and financiers
who fund the operations of terrorist organizations. They are able to capture a prominent Hamas member named Abu Jihad. Aaron finally reaches the point
where he can retire. Aaron moves back to California and opens his own security firm named IMS. This is a very good book. You should read this.

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Spectacular, Touching Story of an Israeli Special Forces Soldier

ByASG-NYCon November 21, 2015

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A truly touching, exciting and practical depiction of the life and mind of an Israeli Special Forces soldier unlike any other. Cohen gives a brutally honest depiction of the good, the bad and the ugly side of life in the most elite counterterrorism unit in the world. A must read for anyone interested in understanding the existential threat Israelis face on a daily basis from Arab terrorists. I only wish our leaders in the US would take Cohen's advice on adopting a more practical approach to assessing threats based on the realities of our modern world.

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Brotherhood of Warriors

ByMaurice Grossmanon March 3, 2015

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This book is astonishingly forthright in describing the personal feelings and injuries occurring in a special forces training. It is also very forthright in describing the mixed up upbringing of a troubled youth. It is important to understand the mindset of a teen aged young man causing to enter into this type of activity. The author points out that this type of thinking is also going on in Arabic youths. This book will be liked by readers who are trying to understand the turmoil in the Middle East. It will also be liked by readers who want to understand what we in the United States need to do to combat terrorism here. The failure to use profiling in airports is a major failing.

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TMI?

ByKindle Customeron December 30, 2014

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At times it seems the author reveals too much about operations of Israeli special forces and CT units, but in the end, not really. Quickly, it can be seen why the Israelis are the best fighting force in the world.

The most interesting part of the book is at the very end when the author talks about his current career. It's amazing to see that even after 9/11, we are still reactive, instead of proactive, when it comes to security. What is really frightening, especially to anyone connected with our school systems no matter what the grade or year, is the total lack of preparedness and training which exists to deal with "school shooters." The fanatical opposition, mostly by teacher unions and administrators, to the presence of properly trained, and armed, security personnel in schools and the reliance on improperly trained, and remote, public safety forces should give pause to anyone who attends a school in this country or who sends a family member off to school.