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Patrick Nicholls

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Rough

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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-11-21

it sounds like the narrorator is reading out of a manual. it's difficult to listen to. I muscled my way through 11,53 and had to turn it off.
I gave it three stars under story because there is likely good information but I couldn't get that far.

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Insightful

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Reviewed: 04-28-21

Great book with loads of knowledge. Much of which is relevant to anyone serving or have served during GWOT. Many higher profile missions mentioned were known via media outlets so to get insider scoop on them is inciteful.

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enlightening

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Reviewed: 04-14-21

If you have any ties to Afghanistan or the us military and you are familiar with operation anaconda this is the book you need to listen to. I've listened to a few other books about this operation and Afghanistan but this is by far the most comprehensive and well put together a compilation of facts.

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A Must read for leaders

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Reviewed: 04-05-21

This book was written in 2008 which is early on in the war on terror so a lot of what would become of Afghanistan is not mentioned. Hearing a different side of operation anaconda from someone who was a decision maker is enlightening if you've listened to other books about Afghanistan the war on terror or operation anaconda overall this is a fantastic read.

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enlightening but a rough listen

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Reviewed: 03-22-21

great content but the delivery is lacking. I did struggle to finish it as it was kind of dull and monotone. that aside, the points that are made are eye opening and if you're a parent thinking about your child's future, or a young person about to enter the workforce you should absolutely listen to this or read it.

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exact what you think it would be

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Reviewed: 03-08-21

it's a good book. Spoken by and clearly authored by Nick Offerman. At one point he states that he is not all that similar to Ron Swanson but throughout the book it's clear that Nick Offerman and Ron Swanson are the same man.

it was worth the listen.

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Ehh

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Reviewed: 02-10-21

this isn't a bad story, it just HIS story. Which, good for him for realizing what he wants to be, and if you're unsure of who to emulate this book give many examples of his interpretation of a "man". Honestly I don't disagree with any of them so it's not a bad listen. I just didn't really care for it all that much.

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dull

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Reviewed: 01-05-21

this book is rough. its only 2 hours long but I couldn't make it half way through.

you need to have a love for Greek history to enjoy this book. CS Lewis is renowned as a writer but as a narrator, he's lacking.

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its good

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Reviewed: 07-29-20

if you're like me and hear "socialism or "socialist and have just one or two ideas of what it actually is and why it could be horribly damaging to our country than listen to this. it's a good story that shares many parallels with Rand Paul's Book: The Case Against Socialism, both are worth listening too.

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first place

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Reviewed: 10-23-19

Out of the nearly 20 books I've listened to this is my favorite. If you're considering this book you know who Matt Best is, but you'll learn a lot more about him through this book. it a fun listen that makes you miss the military, laugh, feel his anger, and feel his pride. 100% listen to this book. vet or not

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