The Unit
My Life Fighting Terrorists as One of America's Most Secret Military Operatives
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3.9 • 196 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The first and only book to ever be written by a member of America's most secret military unit―an explosive and unlikely story of service and sacrifice.
Inside our military is a team of operators whose work is so secretive that the name of the unit itself is classified. Highly-trained in warfare, self-defense, infiltration, and deep surveillance, "the Unit," as the Department of Defense has asked us to refer to it, has been responsible for preventing dozens of terrorist attacks in the Western world. Never before has a member of this unit shared their story — until now.
From Adam Gamal, one of the only Muslim Arab Americans to serve inside “the Unit," comes an incisive firsthand account of our nation’s most secretive military group. When Adam arrived in the United States at the age of twenty, he spoke no English, and at 5’1” and 112 pounds, he was far from what you might expect of a soldier. But compelled into service by a debt he felt he owed to his new country, he rose through the ranks of the military to become one of its most elite and skilled operators.
With humor and humility, Adam shares stories of life-threatening injuries, of the camaraderie and capabilities of his team, and of the incredible missions―but also of the growth he experienced as he learned to understand his own moderate faith.
Enthralling and eye-opening, The Unit is at once a gripping account of the fight against terror, an urgent examination of the need for diversity, and an inside look at how America fights its battles abroad in the modern age of terrorism.
This edition includes a 16 page color photo insert.
Customer Reviews
Ok story, great American
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.
A snore and basically woke agenda material
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.
Appreciative of your service
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.