The Operator
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The Operator
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'A riveting, unvarnished and wholly unforgettable portrait of America’s most storied commandos at war.' - Joby Warrick, author of Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS, winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction
A stirringly evocative, thought-provoking, and often jaw-dropping account of SEAL Team Operator Robert O’Neill’s awe-inspiring 400-mission career. O’Neill describes his idyllic childhood in Butte, Montana; his impulsive decision to join the SEALs; the arduous evaluation and training process; and the even tougher gauntlet he had to run to join the SEALs’ most elite unit.
The Operator describes the nonstop action of O’Neill’s deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, evoking the black humor of years-long combat, and reveals firsthand details of the most discussed anti-terrorist operation in military history.
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The Operator receives praise for providing an engaging and detailed account of Robert O'Neill's experiences as a Navy SEAL, particularly his involvement in high-profile missions like the capture of Osama bin Laden. Reviewers commend the book's authenticity and gripping storytelling, though some note it reveals limited new information for those familiar with O'Neill's story. Overall, the memoir is appreciated for its candid insights into military life and the emotional impact of combat.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781471148156
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 April 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Illustration: 1 x 8pp bw plates
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Robert O’Neill was born and raised in Butte, Montana, and lived there for nineteen years until he joined the Navy in 1996. Deploying as a SEAL more than a dozen times, O’Neill participated in more than four-hundred combat missions across four different theaters of war. During his remarkable career, he was decorated more than fifty-two times. Among the honors he received were two Silver Stars, four Bronze Stars with Valor, a Joint Service Commendation Medal with Valor, three Presidential Unit Citations, and a Navy/Marine Corps Commendation with Valor. O’Neill helped cofound Your Grateful Nation, an organization committed to transitioning Special Operations veterans into their next successful career. You can find him at RobertJONeill.com.
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