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

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—commonly 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 the other handpicked members of the twenty-four-man team 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 onto the field of battle in America's ongoing War on Terror and details the selection and training process for one 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 numerous previously unreported 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.

Jesus Freaks: Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus, the Ultimate Jesus Freaks

1997

by D.C. Talk

Jesus Freaks by dc Talk and The Voice of the Martyrs is a compelling companion volume to dc Talk's album of the same name. This book is specially crafted for teenagers and delves into the profound stories of martyrdom.

It features dozens of profiles of courageous individuals, ranging from Stephen, whose martyrdom is vividly described in the Book of Acts, to "Anila and Perveen", two teenage Pakistani girls and devout Christian believers. In 1997, Perveen tragically lost her life for fleeing an arranged marriage with a Muslim man, while Anila faced imprisonment for aiding her friend's escape.

In the introduction, Michael Tait emphasizes the book's purpose: "In a world built on free will instead of God's will, we must be the Freaks. While we may not be called to martyr our lives, we must martyr our way of life. We must put our selfish ways to death and march to a different beat. Then the world will see Jesus."

The book's design is hip and easy to read, providing a thought-provoking summary of Christian persecutions that continue to this day, making it both a useful and frightening read.

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