While this book might not be the action packed book you are looking— I would still definitely recommend it allows people to look at many controversial topics from a completely different lens and I think that is what I needed and was not really looking for.

First let me say that while I respect the Authors service, the book is frankly poorly written and 90% of the book is more about how there needs to be more diversity in the military and in life in general. Nearly every page must include mentions of the color of peoples skin or religion and the viewpoint involved “too many white men in the 82nd” for example is what nearly a whole page is devoted to and nearly every other page carries a similar theme. This book is more about culture, religion and skin color than it is about the author’s military experience.

I like this book a lot even though it doesn’t reveal TTPs or provide many adrenaline pumping war stories they will cause an armchair warrior to come to orgasm. It’s a thinking man’s book about military service at the apex level. It’s also a primer on endurance, resilience and seeing tasks to the end. It’s a tremendous read because it offers a Muslim immigrant’s story of his American Dream. This book provides hope that American will not fall to its worst version of itself.

Thank you for your service, for that we’re all in debt to you. Would have preferred if the story focused on the men and the mission and not so much DEI. Reverse racism is racism and felt it throughout parts of the book.

I thought it would be military door kicking book but I found lots of truth to the story. As a minority retired army guy myself, I agree 100% with his story. Great American sorry. Thank you sir.

Woke Political agenda. Vailed indoctrination towards a leftist ideology and fantasy land.

Far less revealing of missions and secret squirrel activities than anticipated. Great story of a man,s humble beginning and becoming a member of an elite unit. And a bit too preachy at times.

I like this book and as I read it, it brought back memories of my life before the military, my military career and finally life after the military. Having lived outside the US for a 1/3 of my life has opened my eyes and cause me to see the good and bad in people. I appreciate CSM (ret) Gamal’s passing along his journey in life and to the USA, thank you. May God continue to bless you and your family. HOOAH!

Politics. I respect the guy’s service, but when you call the Jan 6 event an insurrection by white supremists, I’m out. Not one person was charged with anything more than trespassing. Might have been a good book; I’ll never know.

Trash book pushing lefty agenda