Skip to content

No Easy Day

No Easy Day

the firsthand account of the mission that killed Osama bin Laden : the autobiography of a Navy SEAL
BiographyBiography & Memoir
Pages
316
Published
2012
Language
English

Synopsis

This is the unprecedented first-person account from a Navy SEAL who was part of the elite team that executed the raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound. Operator Mark Owen shares his experiences from various special operations, including the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips and missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Readers will join Owen and his team as they train for and carry out the most significant mission of their lives, offering a unique perspective on modern military history.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseGrittyInformativeAdventurous
SurvivalQuest

Genres

Biography Biography & Memoir History Military Military History

Authors

K
Kevin Maurer

Kevin Maurer is a journalist and author specializing in military non-fiction. He is best known for co-writing No Easy Day, a firsthand account of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. Maurer's work provides an unvarnished look at modern military operations.

M
Mark Owen

Matt Bissonnette (born March 17, 1976) is a former United States Navy SEAL and author of No Easy Day, a book which he wrote using the pen name Mark Owen.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is No Easy Day based on true events?

    This book is a first-person account from a Navy SEAL who participated in the raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound, offering a direct perspective on a significant real-world military operation.

  • Did No Easy Day cause any controversy?

    The book generated significant controversy due to its publication without prior Pentagon review, leading to legal action and debate regarding the disclosure of classified information by former special operations personnel.

Read all 1 reviews