An Awe-inspiring Glimpse into BUD/S Training

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	• Suffer in Silence David Reid Virtualbookworm.com Publishing, 2004 - 340 pages average customer review:based on 31 reviews view larger image
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An Awe-inspiring Glimpse into BUD/S Training

From the very first page I was hooked. The characters are well developed, the story flowed smoothly, and the detail on what goes on during the infamous BUD/S training is simply amazing. David Reid writes with a style that makes this an enjoyable read for everyone, whether you are familiar with the SEAL culture or not. This isn't just another dry book about the day-to-day training that takes place at Coronado, nor is this another ultra-macho fantasy/action story. Even though it is fiction, this book provides a sense of realism that is unlike any other SEAL book I have read. It is told from the point of view of someone the reader can easily relate to and is a great reminder that the men who go through BUD/S are real. These are not some Hollywood stereotypes. They are everyday guys who just happen to be going through the harshest military program in the world. Reid is able to strip away all of the glamour and bull---- surrounding the SEALS to give us a truly unprecedented look at BUD/S.

For those who are familiar with BUD/S and SEALS and are looking for an inside perspective, Reid's book will not disappoint. However, the novice will definitely not be overwhelmed by all of the jargon because Reid is able tie it into the story and explain it so well. This is truly a great book for anyone. I will definitely be looking for future books from this author.

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Great Read, Raw and Intense

A great read, engaging and raw. The characters are excellent, the diversity of characters really help the story develop. The description of the physical and emotional torture is quite vivid and unforgetable. The author does a wonderful job in describing the experience of Hell Week and the pain and suffering that the recruits are forced to endure. A quick read and a book you won't soon forget.

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AMAZING AND INTENSE- A GREAT BOOK

The author pulls you into the surf and takes you on a journey into the soul of SEAL training. The story feels brutishly honest and true. The characters feel real, you share their trials, successes, pain and agony. Whether it's the raw energy, harsh reality, sheer adrenaline or your morbid curiosity this book won't let you stop.

***As gripping and well written as Conroy's Lords of Discipline and Demille's Generals Daughter!***A MUST OWN BOOK***

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A cut above the rest...

Search for books on Navy SEALs and you will find yourself bombarded with approximately 200 books. To be blunt, most of them are terrible. Even the books that sell well have some problems... The author of the Rogue Warrior series is a complete blowhard, and Couch's books are carefully researched -- just not very exciting. Buried amidst all these mediocre books, though, is a diamond. Reid describes his book as "raw" look at SEAL training. "Raw" is exactly right -- and that's the way it should be. He doesn't shy from the homoerotic humor, the instructors' sometimes sadistic tendencies, the after-hours abuse. At the same time, though, he makes his characters human. The majority of the instructors come across as people you would gladly trust with your life -- true professionals, good-natured human beings, perhaps a little devious, but fair. And of course, his descriptions of the few bad eggs are fantastic and disturbingly accurate.

Reid's book is fiction, but it's clear that much of the material is derived from his own experiences. Some the scenarios are too outrageous to be made up. The storyline itself takes a while to get moving, but it's worth the wait. The ending was unexpected, which I liked, and it pulls everying together well, but not so neatly that it seems improbable.

While the characters and plot are strong, and the descriptions of training are equally good, what I enjoyed the most are the details you won't find on the Discovery channel. There's the "silver bullet," a special thermometer used on hypothermia victims (don't ask), the "Bat Cave," a secret trainee hiding spot, SIN (the Student Inforation Network), the healing properites of hot chocolate, and the pleasing heat-transferring nature of urine. Although I would recommend this book to everyone but grandma and grandpa, it should be considered essential reading for anyone contemplating attending BUD/S. To those who have been there, Suffer in Silence will bring back some interesting and long-repressed memories. To those who haven't, it will transport you to a place so painful and bizarre, you'll wonder how anyone graduates. This is a must read... enjoy it.

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Amazing, enjoyed every second!

A friend recommended "Suffer in Silence" to me. This was the first page turner I read in a long while. I cannot imagine what the journey through BUDS must be like, but after reading David Reid's novel, I feel like I have a pretty good idea. I have even more respect for SEALS and what they go through after reading this book. It is a great story and a great read. I was actually sad when I finished it because there was no more to read. I highly recommend it.

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