So today is day two of starting this thing and I realize that I'm not going to post EVERY SINGLE DAY. However, I recently read a book that I felt was worth sharing. Also...did you see I put a picture up of me and my dog? His name is Riggins. If you find the name Riggins familiar then YAY! You may remember the name....Tim Riggins...from the TV series Friday Night Lights. Now don't roll your eyes at me yet! I didn't name my dog specifically after Tim Riggins. Although, he is a very good looking man. I remember watching an episode wear Tim Riggins and his brother Billy were going to start a car shop...sorry i don't know what else to call it...and they were going to call it "Riggins Riggs". I thought THAT'S IT! If I were ever going to own a dog I would name him Riggins so I can call him Riggs. And there you have it....the long story that wasn't that interesting about how my dog got his name.
Now onto the book review. I recently read the book Lone Survivor by Marcus Lutrell. It was, in a word, PHENOMENAL. It's a true story about four navy seals who get sent on a mission in Afghanistan to capture a terrorist and they end up getting compromised and have to fight their way out. Obviously not everyone survives...hence the name "Lone Survivor." The author is the lone survivor from the mission. He chose to write a book about the events that happened to honor the men that he fought with. That alone touches my heart. This book didn't just talk about the mission though. The author goes into very specific detail of what it takes to become a Navy Seal. Intense doesn't even come close to describing what these men have to go through....and that's just training!
I have always been a supporter of the men and women in our Armed Forces, whether it be Navy, Air Force, Army, Marines, National Guard, or any of the other branches that I am missing. I think it is very admirable to be willing to go through such rigorous training and at times risk your life to help defend and serve our Country. These men and women do not get paid nearly enough to do the things they have to do. And after reading this book I have even more respect for them. They are willing to put themselves through things majority of people wouldn't even think about doing.
I felt this book did a great way of honoring not only the men he served with but also in honoring the people that helped shape him into being the man and navy seal that he is today. INCREDIBLE. After reading this book you just want to sit and cry and then hug any armed forces person that you know! I got this book for my brother and sister-in-law for Christmas and my sister text me after finishing it and said she cried and wants to write Marcus a letter. I felt that was the perfect response to this book. I can't even tell you how much I recommend reading this book! I will say however, there is a little bit of language in the book so just be prepared....its not every other word but it definitely has some profanity in it. There is also a movie coming out on this book next Friday. Yes I do plan to see it Saturday! I will be giving my movie review after I see it :) I can't wait to see this! Mark Wahlberg and Taylor Kitsch? Are you kidding me?! And now after having read this book I am that much more eager. I am also interested to see how true they stick to the book.
Well I feel like this was another long, lengthy, and rambling post so I will go for now. Have a great rest of your evening!
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