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No Easy Day: The Autobiography of a Navy Seal: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden Hardcover – September 4, 2012

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The #1 New York Times bestselling first-person account of the planning and execution of the Bin Laden raid from a Navy SEAL who confronted the terrorist mastermind and witnessed his final moments.

From the streets of Iraq to the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips in the Indian Ocean, and from the mountaintops of Afghanistan to the third floor of Osama Bin Laden’s compound, operator Mark Owen of the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Development Group—known as SEAL Team Six—has been a part of some of the most memorable special operations in history, as well as countless missions that never made headlines.

No Easy Day puts readers alongside Owen and his fellow SEAL team members as they train for the biggest mission of their lives. The blow-by-blow narrative of the assault, beginning with the helicopter crash that could have ended Owen’s life straight through to the radio call confirming Bin Laden’s death, is an essential piece of modern history.

In No Easy Day, Owen also takes readers into the War on Terror and details the formation of the most elite units in the military. Owen’s story draws on his youth in Alaska and describes the SEALs’ quest to challenge themselves at the highest levels of physical and mental endurance. With boots-on-the-ground detail, Owen describes several missions that illustrate the life and work of a SEAL and the evolution of the team after the events of September 11.

In telling the true story of the SEALs whose talents, skills, experiences, and exceptional sacrifices led to one of the greatest victories in the War on Terror, Mark Owen honors the men who risk everything for our country, and he leaves readers with a deep understanding of the warriors who keep America safe.

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“Mark Owen” is a pseudonym for Matt Bissonnette, a Navy SEAL who took part in the 2011 raid on a compound in Pakistan that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden. His muscular memoir was cowritten by Maurer, a journalist who has covered American special-ops forces for nearly a decade, including a stint as an embedded reporter in Iraq. Owen was already a SEAL at the time of the 9/11 attacks; the book begins shortly thereafter, as he is qualifying for the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Development Group (otherwise known as the famed SEAL Team Six), and follows him through various missions, culminating with a detailed account of the planning and execution of the assault on bin Laden’s compound. His version of events has already sparked some controversy—no surprise there, since the mission itself is still a controversial subject—but it doesn’t feel as though Owen intended to add fuel to the fire. Incendiary subject matter aside, this might feel somewhat familiar due to its thematic similarities to such books as Anthony Swofford’s Jarhead, Evan Wright’s Generation Kill, and Mark Bowden’s Black Hawk Down. Like those modern classics, No Easy Day doesn’t merely tell war stories—it also explores the culture of war and what it means to be a soldier. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: This is the book of the moment and has already ended 50 Shades of Grey’s record-setting run at the top of various best-seller lists. Last Sunday’s 60 Minutes interview with the heavily disguised author only added fuel to the fire. --David Pitt

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“This harrowing, minute-by-minute account by one of the highly trained members of Navy SEAL Team Six is narrative nonfiction at its most gripping....No Easy Day puts you right there for every tense moment.”—Entertainment Weekly

“Gripping....There is no better illustration in No Easy Day that SEALs are ruthless pragmatists. They think fast. They adapt to whatever faces them. They do what they have to do.”—The New York Times

“[Mark Owen] has given us a brave retelling of one of the most important events in U.S. military history.”—People

“Make no mistake: No Easy Day is an important historic document.”—Los Angeles Times

“A remarkably intimate glimpse into what motivates men striving to join an elite fighting force like the SEALS—and what keeps them there.”—Associated Press

Publisher : DUTTON Books; First Edition (September 4, 2012)
Language : English
Hardcover : 316 pages
ISBN-10 : 0525953728
ISBN-13 : 978-0525953722
Reading age : 18 years and up
Item Weight : 1.34 pounds
Dimensions : 6.3 x 1.38 x 9.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #52,057 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #57 in Iraq War Biographies
- #58 in Iraq War History (Books)
- #59 in United States Military Veterans History

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T. R.

but I really enjoyed it. It wasn't like most of these new ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2017

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I know the author got in quite a bit of trouble for writing this book, but I really enjoyed it. It wasn't like most of these new military books which read more like a profession of self love than anything - like a certain other SEAL book about a certain sniper. This book read very fluidly, no doubt due to a great co-author and editor, felt very genuine and easy going while not failing to entice strong visuals and powerful emotional responses. You could really visualize where he was and while most of us with never have any idea of what it's like to be there, this felt closer than any movie has depicted. The author was down to earth, proud yet humble, giving credit to not only to his brothers in arms but to the wider defense community. From the large struggles of bureaucracy, morals, politics to the small struggles of where to sleep on a plane full of cargo, the detail and storytelling was top notch. I hope this guy finds the forgiveness of his fellow SEALS and his country because he did a great service and shared a powerful story that humanized these elite fighters who were asked to do far too much in these last two decades,

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JimZDP

Too much minutia! Life is too short to slog through all this irrelevant minutia

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2019

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This is the second time I’ve had to stop reading this because of the mind-numbing often minute by minute description of a particular day or operation.

And I am on the day they launched the mission, and they just boarded the aircraft to launch. That starts chapter 12 where he gets up on mission day, and it take him SIXTEEN pages (Kindle) to get boarded on the aircraft and launch.

And the way he described checking his uniform and gear when he got up was almost fetish creepy.

Creating suspense through dragging out a moment is one thing. But this much minutia kills it and makes it boring.

Take this passage in those first 15 pages:

“I nodded to a few guys on Chalk Two, flashing them the middle finger with a smile. We separated in silence. Anything said was lost in the rotor wash, but the gestures all said the same thing. See you on the ground. There was nothing more to say. We formed up on either side of the helicopters. I looked at my watch. We had ten minutes. I found a spot by the tarmac to lie down. I rested my head on my helmet and looked at the stars. For a second, I just relaxed. Finally, the crew chief signaled us to load up.”

Does anybody really care that he did that. If he was trying to show he was calm, that’s one thing.

But this ENTIRE book is filled with that meaningless.

I certainly respect the guy for his service and accomplishments. But an effective writer he is not.

This is the mission day and there is still 30% of the book left.

Life is too short. I have no interest in slogging through more of his crap, so not going to bother finishing.

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A first-person account of the bin Laden raid

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2012

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This is a suspenseful, first-person account of the raid that took down Osama bin Laden in May, 2011. The author, writing under the pseudonym of Mark Owen, was one of the elite SEAL Team Six operators that participated in the raid (his real name has since been revealed as Matt Bissonnette). The book debuted at number one on Amazon. It does not disappoint.

The first half of No Easy Day covers Bissonnette's work in SEAL Team Six prior to the Osama bin Laden raid. After a cliffhanger opening that anticipates the climax of the book, the story backs up several years to Bissonnette's Green Team training. He was already a Navy SEAL at this point, but he was trying to become a member of the elite Seal TEAM Six, which is composed of the "best of the best." We follow his deployments in both Iraq and Afghanistan, where the recounting of certain missions serves to establish the proficiency of the author and his team at their job. This is rather standard fare for the subgenre.

The latter half of the book is devoted to the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound, including the extensive preparations and some of the political aftermath. The actual raid is told in almost moment-by-moment detail, transporting the reader to the compound in Abbottabad. The scene is described so richly that it feels as though we are climbing the stairs with the team as they close in on bin Laden. Several maps and charts help us to picture the location.

No Easy Day focuses almost exclusively on Bissonnette's training and deployments. We learn very little about his personal life, which--combined with his intentional pseudonymity--makes it harder to connect with him emotionally. This information was omitted for obvious security reasons. He does share the toll that SEAL life takes on family life, however. "Many of my teammates suffered through bitter divorces. We missed weddings, funerals, and holidays. We couldn't tell the Navy no, but we could tell our families no. And we did often. . . . Work was always the number one priority. It took everything out of you and gave back very little. . . . everything else in the world took a backseat" (106-7). For those wanting a fuller portrait of a Navy SEAL's personal life, see the excellent book by Eric Blehm, Fearless: The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown , which details the life of SEAL Team Six operator Adam Brown.

Bissonnette does not engage in self-aggrandizement or bravado, which has marred some earlier books by former Navy SEALs. The author seems to have a realistic view of himself. He says at one point: "I am not unique or special" (298). He does not hesitate to share instances in combat when he was afraid or made a mistake. He occasionally engages in self-deprecating humor. He regularly dishes out praise for his teammates. Bissonnette says that today's SEALs have "evolved past being egomaniacs" (289). Such professionalism is appreciated.

Bissonnette states in the introduction that he has sanitized the book so that it presents no threat to national security. The identities of those involved are masked; special tactics and technology are not revealed; and certain information is generalized. The author says, "If you are looking for secrets, this is not your book" (x). Yet none of these precautions affect the impact of the book. There is still enough specific information to make the action riveting.

Despite Bissonnette's precautions, the book is nonetheless generating controversy. Some special operators have challenged his decision to reveal details about the mission, breaking their traditional code of silence. The Department of Defense has threatened to sue because he did not present the book to the Pentagon for inspection prior to publication. The author has responded by pointing out that many people, from the President on down, have revealed details about the mission. He says, "If my commander in chief is willing to talk, then I feel comfortable doing the same" (298). He claims that everything in the book has already appeared in other unclassified sources (xi). I for one am glad that the book was released. It shows that those who commit acts of terror will suffer retribution--perhaps even deadly retribution--for their evil. This should serve as a warning to our enemies.

At the end of the book are the names of those SEALs who have paid the ultimate price since September 11, 2001. Bissonnette claims that he is donating the majority of the proceeds from the book to charities that support the families of these fallen Navy SEALs. He encourages readers to donate as well.

The book is well-written and a page-turner. Even though the outcome of the book was already known, it maintains a high degree of suspense throughout to see how the situation actually played out. I read it in one sitting. Highly recommended.

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Never an Easy Day

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2021

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The author gives an excellent account of the lead-up to the raid to capture Osama Bin laden. His remarks and observations, in particular, were most thoughtful. He reflected on his long service, and the loss of so many of his brothers in arms.
In the movie, Zero Dark Thirty, so much of the details leading up to the raid were covered, but, this book is still a good fit with the existing narrative on the raid.
I want to note the sacrifices made by our military members, many of whom are anonymous, who served our country in a cause much greater than themselves.
For so many of our veterans, there was no easy day.

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Bailey

Fascinating

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2020

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This book should be required reading for high school students. If these students could for just a glimpse of the hardships these elite worriers go thru perhaps they would have a little more respect for the people who wear the uniform of the great country we live in. Mark takes you thru the routines and the boredom of hurry up and wait that are familiar to veterans like myself. The grueling training and the seconds of terror of combat are conveyed where even a non soldier can understand what the author are trying to say .

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Top pick of Seal books

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2019

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This is such a gripping, exciting book! The details on the Osama Bin Ladin raid were pretty amazing but the other stories about life as a seal - the training and other missions - were equally fascinating. I liked the detail and occasional humour, as well as the part about his childhood in Alaska. The author was advised not to seek pre-publication approval from the government and had to endure a criminal investigation as a result. In 2016, US government cleared him but took all the book earnings and the film rights, which seems extremely harsh given Mark Owen’s commitment and sacrifices, and the huge number of books about the raid by other seals. Still, the aftermath doesn’t detract from the amazing stories in this book. I’ve read several Seal books and this is the most readable, memorable one, in my view.

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Carl Gelin

Interesting read but jumpy time-line.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2017

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I would recommend "The Operator" rather but ok written. The book lacks the raw humor of The Operator and many times seems to reveal an unecessary amount of detailed information which is less relevant for the generic reader but more relevant for someone actually looking for information, in my personal non-professional opinion. The "jumps" in the timeline can be big and sudden and leave you with the feeling of "ok, how did we end up from there to here in the timeline?".
But absolutely an interesting read in general but I l miss the humor and sometimes some background-explanatiom would have been nice in some situations the writer tells about. Well worth the money though.

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Phenomenal reading...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2021

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Extraordinary superheroes they say they are not, i have to disagree. This book is incredible reading, with a constant drive throughout depicting the arduous training, drilling and preparation that requires the ultimate polish and dedication to succeed.

globalgilroy

A-1

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2017

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An interesting insight into U.S. Special Forces Operations, culminating perhaps in the most talked about mission of the last few decades. Although anonymity in several areas of operation was maintained throughout the book as admitted by the author, I’m sure this did not detract from authenticity. Well-written and a very good read. Highly recommended.

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Alastair

No Easy Day

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2019

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No easy read, this account exposes the mindset of a professional soldier and his motivation to succeed in performing tasks which would trouble the soul of most are almost frightening when described in such banal detail. Fascinating and horrifying at the same time.

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