A chapter per hero..

I really enjoyed the idea of having a chapter per hero!! It's great to feel like your getting to know each guy personally, one at a time.. And even hearing from their loved ones personal is an honour and a privilege..

I highly recommend the red circle and will most definitely be purchasing the new book in 2016..

Only criticism, I didn't like the narrators voice. It felt and sounded rushed, in parts almost disconnected from the story.. It would be great to here Brandon Webb read it.. Nevertheless, Thank you.

Chris (UK)

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Fantastic!!!!

Breathtaking story of fellow heroes that served with Brandon Webb... People that for their country would do anything! Inspiring!

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story of Navy Seals

Not as good as Red Circle. Feels like it always revolves back to the author and his life story rather than those he sets out to remember.

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riviting

heart felt powerful account of sacrifice, dedication and the never-ending bonds of brotherhood. I found myself laughing out loud at some parts and tearing up at others, a truly worth while listen.

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Humbled to be protected by the sheepdogs

I can't thank the men and women who choose to serve in our armed forces enough. My own family continues a long tradition of serving. Yet they can not express there experiences so it is enlightening to read Brandon's experiences. With this book he goes a step further and introduces us to some of his close friends who went down range and didn't return. I thank you for opening my eyes to the choices these men made and their heroic actions so that we may sleep soundly. I am humbled that the sheepdogs are there committed to keeping the wolves away from us.

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Maybe it needs to be read rather than heard

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Not the audio version, no.

I quite liked the way the author related to each of the featured heroes but at times it did feel a little bit self indulgent on the author's part. I found myself wanting him to stop waffling about himself and tell more stories about the men he was supposed to be talking about.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Didn't get to it. Couldn't take any more.

What didn’t you like about Charlie Ray’s performance?

I personally would have preferred to hear the author read it. You hear an introduction to each chapter from him and he sounds much more natural. Felt like you were sitting with him and just chatting. Then Charlie Ray starts...

He has an odd voice. Sounds like one of the guys from the news who has had his voice altered to protect his identity. Or maybe he was a robot? Either way, I couldn't tolerate it. Spoiled the book for me.

Do you think Among Heroes: A U.S. Navy SEAL's True Story of Friendship, Heroism, and the Ultimate Sacrifice needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Maybe. I would have liked to have heard more about their stories rather than how the author met them etc. I downloaded this after listening to 13 Hours (that IS worth hearing). That was a detailed account of a situation that heroes (one featured in this book apparently - I didn't get that far) found themselves in. I was expecting this to be shorter versions of something similar.

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Dull

Where to start.......
Self indulgent - talks about himself more than these poor dead Heroes.
No combat stories
Shameless plugs for himself at every corner.
Overall dull

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I wish I had just borrowed the book

What would have made Among Heroes: A U.S. Navy SEAL's True Story of Friendship, Heroism, and the Ultimate Sacrifice better?

Because this is an audiobook, it leans heavily on the performance of the narrator and on this book it failed miserably. The excerpt did not give any hint about how the narrator would sound because the 2 min sample was read by the writer, Brandon Webb. And what a disappointment the narrator was. The guy has a chronic nasal congestion which will make your eyes water. And what is with the rush? He speeds through the text only to stop to overly pronounce the three-lettered-agencys, etc. like a 5-year old.

But it could have been worse: As Brandon Webb notes in the introduction, people have asked him to read the book himself and claiming he does not have the time for it. I think we dodged a bullet there because Brandon DOES NOT have a voice for it. He SPEAAAKS as HE muST THInk EEEEVEry syllABLE BeFOOORE SAYing IT outLOUUUD.

Also, while it is a good addition to this book in particular to have the family members have their say about their loved one's, the technical side of it fails to give it the respect it deserves. Shame, really.

What will your next listen be?

Something good.

What didn’t you like about Charlie Ray’s performance?

It was horrible in every aspect.

You didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I think the story was good. But I really am kicking myself for being lazy and opting for the audiobook instead getting a written copy. I think the audio version destroyed some of the needed parts to enjoy and learn about these fine men.

Any additional comments?

Buy / borrow the actual book, this audio version is not worth it since it is poorly executed.

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