In The Company Of Heroes

By Michael J. Durant, Michael Durant, Steven Hartov

Book Overview

Revealing never-before-told stories with the incisive thought and emotion of one who was there.

The author does not pull any punches...his story, is one of great bravery, of going to hell and making it back.

--Indianapolis Star

His battered face appeared on the cover of Time, Newsweek, and U.S. News & World Report to the shock and horror of all Americans. Black Hawk pilot Mike Durant was shot down and taken prisoner during America's biggest firefight since the Vietnam War. Published in the tenth anniversary year of the Somali conflict, this gripping personal account at last tells the world about Durant's harrowing captivity and the heroic deeds of his doomed comrades. And, as readers will discover, Durant proves himself to be nothing less than a hero.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451210603
• ISBN13: 9780451210609
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Just buy it - you won’t be disappointed

This story is riveting. I’m amazed at the level of intelligence and courage of our highly trained warriors. Really inspiring. I couldn’t put the book down. These men are heroes.

Exceptionally Written and Highly Inspirational

There are certain phrases that the families of soldiers never want to hear: "wounded in action", "missing in action", "killed in action", and "prisoner of war." But every time the United States enters a conflict, it is almost inevitable that some wife or husband, some mother or father, or some child will hear those words. They are words that many of us will never really understand. Even with the advent of imbedded reporters...

NSDQ

Night Stalkers Don't Quit. And Michael Durant and his whole team of Task Force Ranger most certainly never did. Durant's tenacity, perseverence, and sheer will to survive through indescribable adversity prove a testament to his unwavering duty to his country and his fellow 160th Special Ops Night Stalker comrades. Durant, although bruised and battered almost beyond recognition, incredibly survived against all odds after...

An Incredible Story

An incredible story indeed. And so personal, especially at the end. I cannot imagine how difficult it must have been for Mike to write this book and risk opening wounds. Especially the letter from Stephanie Shughart. There is a lot of wisdom in his words and a lot of it I took to heart. This is a book I couldn't put down and couldn't wait to pick back up when I had the chance. It made a hugh impression on me. I'm so...

Amazing... Simply Amazing

As soon as I heard CW4 Durant was writing a book I knew I had to buy it. I bought it the first day it was available to the public (the first book I?ve ever done that for). It was a quick read that kept me interested to the very end. The book (which is the most fitting title for any book I've ever read) documents CW4 Durant's crash, capture, and detainment, but also details some of Durant's past missions as well as his training...