
Civilian Warriors
The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror
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Narrated by:
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Jeff Gurner
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Erik Prince
The founder of Blackwater offers the gripping, previously untold story of the world's most controversial military contractor.
Blackwater is one of the most misunderstood companies of our time. As Erik Prince, its founder and former CEO, writes:
"Hundreds of American citizens employed by private military contractors, or PMCs, would lose their lives helping our government wage wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, only to have their memory tarnished by the unfair and/or ignorant depiction of PMCs as profiteers, jackbooted thugs, or worse."
Because of the secrecy requirements of Blackwater's contracts with the Pentagon, the State Department, and the CIA, Prince was unable to speak out when his company's opponents spread false information. But now he's free to tell the often shocking story of Blackwater's rise and fall.
Blackwater hired Special Forces veterans and others with the skills and courage to take on the riskiest security jobs in the world. As its reputation grew, demand for its services escalated. Its men eventually completed nearly 100,000 missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Prince's narrative includes newly revealed details about many controversial events. It debunks myths that have been spread by TV shows and movies. It honors our armed forces while challenging the Pentagon's top leadership. Above all, it will make people rethink exactly who the "good guys" and "bad guys" have been since 9/11.
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Critic reviews
"Prince’s book belongs on the shelf next to the memoirs of the other Iraq and Afghanistan war chieftains...we need Prince’s story to help us understand the history of the post- 9/11wars and the myriad roles contractors played in these conflicts." (The Washington Post)
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Would you listen to Civilian Warriors again? Why?
Absolutely, I've listened to several chapters more than once.Any additional comments?
I have business partners and several colleagues who have worked with Mr. Prince in the past. Their stories mirror the descriptions provided in this book and add credible details. If you were to base all of your opinions about Blackwater and Erik Prince on the media, you would be sorely mistaken. It's an excellent, and long overdue, insight into an often misunderstood and misaligned industry.Excellent and Enlightening.
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Read this book without bias!
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Really a true story?
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A great read/listen.
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Incredible book, great narrative and story
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What did you love best about Civilian Warriors?
This book was very informative and opened my eyes on how our government quickly places blame anywhere they can except where it really belongs.What did you like best about this story?
The book was very detailed.Eyeopening
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Where does Civilian Warriors rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Near the top.What other book might you compare Civilian Warriors to and why?
Skunk Works.What about Jeff Gurner’s performance did you like?
Believable and understandable.If you could give Civilian Warriors a new subtitle, what would it be?
I can't so what would be the point?Any additional comments?
Listen to it.Patriot, Capitalist, Entrepreneur
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get it!
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The truth.
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America’s need for this type of agency
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