No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama Bin Laden

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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 ...

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Overview

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.

And look for NO HERO, the follow-up to NO EASY DAY, coming May 2014.

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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

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780451468741
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
  • Publication date: 5/6/2014
  • Edition description: Reprint
  • Pages: 336
  • Sales rank: 30505
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 0.90 (d)

Meet the Author

Mark Owen is a former member of the United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group, commonly known as SEAL Team Six. In his many years as a Navy SEAL, he has participated in hundreds of missions around the globe, including the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips in the Indian Ocean in 2009. Owen was a team leader on Operation Neptune Spear in Abbottabad, Pakistan, on May 1, 2011, which resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden. Owen was one of the first men through the door on the third floor of the terrorist mastermind’s hideout, where he witnessed Bin Laden’s death. Mark Owen’s name and the names of the other SEALs mentioned in No Easy Day have been changed for their security.

Kevin Maurer has covered special operations forces for nine years. He has been embedded with the Special Forces in Afghanistan six times, spent a month in 2006 with special operations units in east Africa, and has embedded with U.S. forces in Iraq and Haiti. He is the author of five books, including several about special operations.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Sep 05 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    I've read a lot of the reviews for this book and most of them ar

    I've read a lot of the reviews for this book and most of them are not actually reviews but just opinions on the author's motives. Just about every poor review that is on this site does not actually mention having read the book, but just bashes the author.

    I've read the book. He claims that no classified information was used. He claims only unclassified and already made public information was used. So all those reviews that criticize him for divulging information are clearly wrong and written by people who are reacting without all the facts. If he put classified information in that book, I'm sure he'll experience the full wrath of the Obama and Holder Department of Justice.

    I see no dishonor in this account. There are a lot of people who have retired from the military after having fought in battles overseas and have written their memoirs. There is nothing wrong with that. I'm tired of the military top brass and the president's administration using these events to propagandize; we do not get the truth from the government, no matter whose administration it is. Remember Jessica Lynch? We did not get the truth about her capture or rescue from the government. The best account is from guys like this one.

    This is a great book, well written and with lots of personal details that make this guy seem real and human. We tend to view Navy SEALS as superhuman superheroes and don't really give them credit for the real difficulty and physical sacrifice they make. Great job!

    157 out of 177 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Sep 05 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    The Unknown Navy Seal

    I purchased this book today and read it in about 3 hours. Mark Owens speaks in a first person narrative and the reader can share with the excitement and terror of what happened in Abbottabad on May 1, 2011. I want to point out that with the NookBook, there are photos included at the end of the Epilogue.

    140 out of 146 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Tue Sep 04 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    Entertaining and exciting read...

    Regardless if the author's possible legal problems as a result of writing this book, I found this to be a fast and exciting read. I read another book on the account of the Bin Laden mission, which was good...but, I found this version to be so much more engaging and personal. If you are a military buff and/or somebody interested in the events of this mission, you'll find this book worth the time. I enjoyed every aspect of it from recollections of training and application into 'Green Team' and through the personal accounts of his real world missions. Well written and well told!

    105 out of 116 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Tue Sep 04 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    Informative

    Just read this book. Great book! It satisfied my desire to know how this mission was accomplished. Very detailed.

    75 out of 91 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Sep 05 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    This book is now one of my favorites of all time. There are so m

    This book is now one of my favorites of all time. There are so many people saying negative things about this book and the author; Saying he had no right to write a book about one of his SEAL missions. However, I don't see why it is such a big deal that he wrote about this specific mission when the majority of the information about the Osama Bin Laden raid has already been released by The President and his people.
    No Easy Day is a must read in my opinion.

    57 out of 71 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Fri Sep 07 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    Big talkers

    I doubt ifnegative reviewers read the book and definitely don't speak for combat vets. I've done 3 tours in Afghan and politics (as the author indicates) is not a factor on the ground. Yet, politicians profit from our suffering. What national security breach do you think was made in the book...specifics please? Do you know what is CLASSIFIED? The motivation of ignorant haters is simple...blind defensiveness because the author isn't star struck BY Obama and told the truth. Although the author didn't praise Obama he was fair. Thecampaign is using this heroic act by theseals tothis day on campaign events! Have u heard Biden (UBL is dead and GM alive). The president wrote of audacity of hope. The audacity of the obama lemings to question the authors patriotism because he didn't get a chill up his leg or faint over this president or any other politician for ten years while he was putting hislife on the line for our country is sad. Talk after you have made even afraction of such sacrifices. Crawl out of the family basement or (as i saw at the occuppy olympia protest) stop sucking cheese whiz out of a can and do something to contribute to others for a change. Trying to block free speech isn't working for you and isn't a good look.

    53 out of 76 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted Tue Sep 04 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    Phenominal and engaging story oof courage and devotion....amazin

    Phenominal and engaging story oof courage and devotion....amazing detail, and a great story that all Americans should be proud of ...I am thrilled that this man has the courage to share his story with us....BRAVO !

    46 out of 58 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted Wed Sep 05 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    Remarkable

    Remarkable
    This is just a page turning book. I have so much respect for these guys. It is good to know the "actual" events, which for the most part are exactly what has been reported on television and other media. I don't know what all the hype is about the book revealing anything classified. I do worry for the safety of the author, his family, and SEAL friends and their families. My only complaint is that it would have been perfect if not for the unnecessary "political jabs"at the President after having so eloquently stating that politics had nothing to do with the book. I loved it.

    42 out of 50 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted Tue Sep 04 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    I'm going out tonight to purchase and am very much looking forwa

    I'm going out tonight to purchase and am very much looking forward to the read. Shame on all of you REMF's that want to sit back and criticize this front line veteran for sharing his insight and feelings. Unlike our worthless POTUS he has earned that right and unlike the info flow from our politicals in the White House nothing was said that would endanger anyone other than himself which is nothing new to this warrior.

    25 out of 55 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Sep 05 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    Great book!

    The UBL raid is only part of the book and is very interesting. The rest of this book gives insight into the daily life and astounding dedication of these men. Many former military men and women have written books, I'm not sure why people are so upset about this one. It does not bash Obama at all; even if it did, this is America and we are entitled to our own opinions. Great book, amazing men.

    23 out of 28 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Sep 05 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    Great for any military junkie or anyone who wonders what Seal Team 6 is like!

    I couldnt put this book down! I loved how he kept the boring stuff out of the book. Lots of action! Lots of humor as well! Nothing he said about tactics and what they did would be considered TOP SECRET! As a fellow GUN NUT i loved his pics. My only complaint is it was too short, but even if it was 700 pages i'd still feel it was too short! Do yourself a favor and buy the book its worth the 13 bucks!!

    22 out of 27 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Thu Sep 06 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    I remember well the night Obama announced to the world on live T

    I remember well the night Obama announced to the world on live TV that bin Laden had been killed. The way he delivered his speech that night full of “I”s, you would have thought he personally put on a uniform and fired the shot! Thank you “Mark Owen” for finally setting the record straight! I thank you for your service and those of your SEAL brothers as well, and all the men and women in uniform that put their lives on the line every day to keep America safe. I found the book to be very well written and interesting to read.

    21 out of 34 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Sep 05 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    Thank you

    I applaud this man. Obama lied to the country about the
    truth of this day. A true man in uniform protects his country in more ways than one. Risking his safety so that americans can be saved from government made ignorance is a brave thing. My tax dollars support you good sir.

    20 out of 48 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Sep 05 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    Waste of money

    You can learn about as much about the raid watching Discovery Channel documentaries. He didn't divulge any national security secrets. He just wants to make a bunch of money. Besides CNN reported it was 366 pages and this is 208. Where are the rest?

    19 out of 78 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Thu Sep 06 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    Fascinating read! Could not put it down. He was there. He has

    Fascinating read! Could not put it down. He was there. He has a right to tell the story. I saw no political bias one way or the other nor did I learn any details that hadn't already been talked about. It was a well written book and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the mission from someone who was there! Think it is well worth the time and money.

    17 out of 21 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Sep 05 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    Great book!

    Thank you SEALS!

    16 out of 24 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Tue Sep 04 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    I've only read what the sample allows (the first chapter) and I

    I've only read what the sample allows (the first chapter) and I can already tell you that this book is well worth the $12 that you're going to spend on it. Very insightful on the mind that it takes to be a Navy SEAL Team Six Member

    14 out of 23 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Tue Sep 04 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    I have not read the book yet. However I think it is probably wr

    I have not read the book yet. However I think it is probably written because of Obama's details of the raid that has all but destroyed any secrets the SEALS had in their operations. I understand many are discussed with the claims that Obama made in his efforts to gain points with the US public.

    14 out of 61 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted Wed Sep 05 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    A SEA STORY by Joseph Pignataro and NO EASY DAY are two of the b

    A SEA STORY by Joseph Pignataro and NO EASY DAY are two of the best Naval books out there. I liked A SEA STORY abit more even though it's less action, just as incredible though!

    13 out of 19 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Sep 05 00:00:00 EDT 2012

    Very good

    This was a very good book

    12 out of 17 people found this review helpful.

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