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Summary: Entertaining, but beware...
Review: Richard Marcinko's book "Rogue Warrior" was an inspiration to me when I was younger and wanted to become a Navy SEAL. In fact, I would definitely consider it one of the books that changed my life. It is a VERY entertaining and well-written autobiography, yet it also succeeds as an in-depth look at the Navy SEALs. Part of its entertaining quality comes from the fact that Marcinko divulges so much information in his book. It is true that Marcinko is a "rogue," and this side of the man is admirable on some levels. However, his pride in calling himself a "rogue" has earned him numerous government lawsuits, expulsion from the Special Operations Committee, and alienation from the Navy SEAL community. The fact is that Marcinko sold out. Sure he calls himself a SEAL's SEAL, and a true American warrior, but this is really a bunch of talk. I will not try to take away from Marcinko's heroism in the Vietnam War, nor will I dishonor him as one of our nation's finest warriors, I just feel that it is fair to let readers know of his disloyalty to his country, as well. He sold his story to the highest bidder, despite warnings from his superiors that much of the information in his life's story was (and still is) classified. The information was not his to make money on, but he did anyway. If you talk to any other Navy SEAL, they will all tell you the same thing: Richard Marcinko is a dishonor to the SEALs. The book is fantastic, and saying so may make me a hypocrite, but so be it. However, I wouldn't have bought this book if I had known then what I know now.
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Summary: Marcinko has captured his remarkable life in living detail.
Review: The autobiographical book, Rogue Warrior, is a book that definitely has the quality that makes you not want to put it down. The book is about the author's life from growing up in the poor and rural coal fields in Pennsylvania to dropping out of high school in the late fifties to join the Navy. After a few years in the Navy and after some prompting from some officers, the author earned his diploma. All the while he was working on graduating high school, Captain Marcinko was a member of the Underwater Demolition Teams, the predecessors to the modern day SEAL teams. During his thirty year stay in the Navy, the author ended up securing three college majors and ascending to the rank of Captain (just on rank below flag rank or otherwise known as Admiral) and designing, equipping, training, and leading the world's most elite anti-terrorist force, SEAL team 6. Not bad for a poor high school dropout. The author truly is a remarkable officer and so is his book. I would not recommend this book for people who are democrats, but I would highly recommend this book for those in the military and those who enjoy the military culture our nation shuns for some reason. Lots and lots of stars.
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Summary: Fun read, but not one to give to your mother!
Review: This is a fun read about the creator of SEAL team six. Marcinko's in your face style is entertaining, however, lots of bad language and lewd comments. Enjoyable for the travels, tough schools and assignments.
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Summary: An autobiography from a real American character
Review: This is a great read. Marcinko's style is both literate and rambunctious, and his personality comes through strong; it's almost like he's there telling you these stories in person.You also learn a lot about SpecWar, as Marcinko addresses some of the standard misconceptions about Navy SEALs and describes the reasoning behind the strategies his men use. "Rogue Warrior" offers a fresh if somewhat romanticized view of this important facet of modern warfare, and I this book is a must for anyone with an interest in the subject.
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