Two Wars: One Heros Fight on Two Fronts--Abroad and Within
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They spoke in languages I didn't know.
Nov 05, Janet rated it really liked it. This is his story. The book is divided into 2 parts. The first portion is written from a strong military perspective, with discipline, courage, orderliness and a profound sense of divine purpose. The chapter quotes are fascinating. I feel like I am getting to know the Captain, I like him, I am grateful to him for training so well, for protecting our Nation, for defending my family and other families like ours. The concise narration of his life, Part 1, ends following the brave and violent battle of Takur Ghar in Afghanistan whereupon he led his men, through great danger, home.
He tells us then that his life is changed. The style and tone of writing also dramatically change.
He suddenly leaves the army, and loses all sense of direction. His emotions and story become confusing yet God has a hold of him and never lets go. I pray that the Lord continues to lift up Captain Nate Self, and bless him. He is an American Hero and I am thankful for his service, his life, and his story, our history. And they are literally standing between us and all that would destroy us and our way of life. They pay a heavy price. Some pay the last full measure and give their lives for us. Others are wounded, some severely so.
Still others escape without physical wounds. But no one is untouched. And not one returns from combat the same person who entered it. This excellent article fills in some of the gaps of the second part of the book: Military Channel Documentary http: Two Wars is a military autobiography which impressed me with the astounding story and by the vivid writing.
Nate Self describes the sights, sounds, smells, and feelings of what it's like to be in modern front-line combat. In fact, fiction authors researching modern combat might want to read this book. The first part of the book describes his decision to join the army, his training, his peacekeeping deployment to Kosovo in , more training, and his deployment to Afghanistan in The Two Wars is a military autobiography which impressed me with the astounding story and by the vivid writing. The second part of the book describes in detail the battle on Takur Ghar. The last part of the book describes how that battle changed his life.
This section covers his deployment to Iraq, eventual decision to leave the military, his troubles, and his eventual start toward healing. The story is fast-paced and interesting throughout. Once the Afghanistan battle began, the story was heart-pounding in intensity, and I read late into the night to finish the book. I had no trouble following the story or visualizing what was happening. The author describes the equipment, terrain, positions, and acronyms in the text. If you ever get confused which I never did , some maps, pictures, and a glossary are included.
The author is a Christian, but the focus of the book is not on his Christianity but on what he experienced. Most of the book has little mention of God, but the author does describe a few spiritual high-points and very low points. There was some cussing in the book, but it's written as "F that!
The potentially gory parts were not explicit and were usually glossed over. I'd recommend this excellent book to anyone who likes to read war stories, to anyone who wants to know what modern warfare is like, or to anyone who wants to understand why their family member has changed since coming back from a deployment. Having served in the military but never in real combat I really never understood what these guys that are doing the fighting are going through when they finish their tour and return to civilian life. With their training and what they go through and see when in combat lives with them for along time.
So they come back and have to fight war within themselves. Reading Two Wars will help you understand what these guys and gals are going through after their enlistment runs out and they return to civili Having served in the military but never in real combat I really never understood what these guys that are doing the fighting are going through when they finish their tour and return to civilian life. Reading Two Wars will help you understand what these guys and gals are going through after their enlistment runs out and they return to civilian life and their families.
The book is on 2 parts, if you don't want to read about the training and fighting everyone at the very least needs to read the second half to see what they go through when they return. But I really think you would need to read the whole book to understand what they are going trough. Our government trains them to be warriors and them sends them off to protect our country from the bad guys.
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But when it's time for them to return to civilain life and their families our government doesn't to much to unprogram them from being fighting machines. In my minds this is just plain wrong. Jun 01, Lisa rated it it was amazing. The fact that Nate Self opens up his life is awesome in itself. To see how he began his journey towards being a soldier Ranger , husband, and eventually a father was intense.
Former army ranger Nate Self, a hero from the Robert's Ridge rescue in Afghanistan, tells his whole story―from the pulse-pounding battle in the mountains of. Two Wars has ratings and 36 reviews. Kara said: I received this book from Nate Self (the author) who co-taught a one-day class for BSWH providers cal.
Nate opens up completely about being a Ranger and being in one of the toughest ground fights in Afghanistan. Seeing his dedication to his country and the love for his men was moving. Seeing his faith be strengthened then ultimately questioned was gut wrenching. I almost lost it while reading the section wh An amazing book! I almost lost it while reading the section where he is speaking with the father of one of the soldiers he lost under his command. Being from a military family, this book just opened my eyes to the other war these men fight when they come home - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Some of our soldiers deal with this when they come back and it breaks them. Nate shows that side of himself openly and honestly.
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He allows you to see what effects PTSD had on him, his wife, and his family and friends. You also get to read a few pages written by his wife Julie and see her struggles being an army wife. Great book for anyone who wants to understand what our soldiers go through!
May 03, Kevin rated it really liked it. Not one to ever pass up a free book, I grabbed this for my Kindle when the publisher made it available for free. I started reading it a few nights ago and haven't been able to put it down. Just an amazing story. The end of the book deals with the battle that nearly destroyed him: The lead up to the battle on the mountain and the battl Not one to ever pass up a free book, I grabbed this for my Kindle when the publisher made it available for free.
The lead up to the battle on the mountain and the battle itself were just so well done that I never wanted to stop reading - I had to find out what happened next. The last quarter of the book was captivating for all the wrong reasons. But I was impressed with the way Self communicated this second battle. It was a change of perspective but I thought he did a good job of capturing the confusion and depression that nearly buried him.
Through his faith, and his amazing wife, he was able to over-come the darkness and begin the process of healing and thinking about he future again. A great, though gut wrenching at times, story of triumph and the power of faith and family both blood and military. This is a wonderful book chronicling the authors' experiences in the Army Rangers and the battle at home to survive PTSD. The first two thirds of the book speak of Self's years in the military. He then speeds through the latter part of his military career, including deployments to Iraq, until he is discharged. This section is exciting and quite This is a wonderful book chronicling the authors' experiences in the Army Rangers and the battle at home to survive PTSD.
This section is exciting and quite exhilarating. He keeps your attention and has you at the edge of your seat in this section. The second section might be less exhilarating, but it much more important. This section chronicles his battle with PTSD and it's effects on his growing family. This may not be nearly as flashy and exciting, but this needs to be read and shared. This is a voice representing thousands and thousands of veterans and their families.
It is hidden dark side to war. This is a book worth reading. Read one, and then pick someone to pass the second copy to. Nov 04, Kate Schwarz rated it really liked it Shelves: I listened to this book during my drive to and from Greensboro--early on Saturday, late on Sunday, so most of my drive was in darkness. I'm not a big fan of listening to books--nothing beats turning pages and going back to look at a passage again, gazing away while you're thinking of a particular quotation--but it was cool to listen to the author's voice in my car as I zipped along in the darkness.
I loved the beginning, listening to his West Point da I listened to this book during my drive to and from Greensboro--early on Saturday, late on Sunday, so most of my drive was in darkness. I loved the beginning, listening to his West Point days and early Infantry experiences, and descriptions of the Rangers. This was my childhood. I wished there was more on his return, on how his faith in God and love for and with his wife got him through PTSD. But I understand why there isn't more on that--I was impressed with Self's honesty and openness, but that's some super personal stuff.
Still, if there's a follow-up years from now, I'll read it. Aug 10, Rebecca rated it really liked it Shelves: A fantastic and deeply moving account of the making of an Army Ranger.
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Although he writes in a personable way, it's not so conversational that it's hard to get into, something that I've had a problem with in other first hand warrior's stories Lone Survivor: I appreciated how honest he was with his struggles, and it gave me hope and a feeling of connection for him to open up so completely. Excellent book, especially for those with a loved with PTSD whatever the cause who are trying to understand what it feels like more completely.
Apr 20, N. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. A slightly vain book about a soldier who led a bloody battle in Afghanistan when a rescue mission to find a soldier who fell out of a helicopter went bad. The chinook Self was in was hit by an RPG.
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With air support and after 5 hours of battling, they finally managed to get to safety but then had to wait till dark for rescue. Told in the typical format -- teaser prologue as they head toward the landing zone and are hit with the RPG, followed by the author's training and assignments, then the batt A slightly vain book about a soldier who led a bloody battle in Afghanistan when a rescue mission to find a soldier who fell out of a helicopter went bad. Told in the typical format -- teaser prologue as they head toward the landing zone and are hit with the RPG, followed by the author's training and assignments, then the battle and the aftermath.
The aftermath -- the PTSD part -- was actually the biggest disappointment.
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And, I got really tired of the word "warrior" but I guess that's just a military thing. Otherwise, I thought it was a very good read -- pretty clear and definitely vivid. I'm surprised I didn't have nightmares, actually. With so many of our bravest and brightest undergoing the trauma of war, especially multiple deployments, this is a serious issue. This hero's story demonstrates the importance of faith in dealing with both war and its Having edited the book I Always Sit with My Back to the Wall: This hero's story demonstrates the importance of faith in dealing with both war and its aftermath.
I brought this book home for my 14 year old son, Eli to read. This book will become a go-to book for understanding the long-term effects of the war on terror. Includes 8 pages of color photos. Excellent book for military familes trying to cope with the family pressures of a soldier's active duty. Inspirational book for a soldier struggling with post traumatic stress disorder.
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