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The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy SEAL Sniper Corps and How I Trained America's Deadliest Marksmen
- Narrated by: Jon Bailey
- Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Before he could forge a band of elite warriors ... he had to become one himself.
Brandon Webb's experiences in the world's most elite sniper corps are the stuff of legend. From his grueling years of training in Naval Special Operations to his combat tours in the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan, The Red Circle provides a rare and riveting look at the inner workings of the U.S. military through the eyes of a covert operations specialist.
Yet it is Webb's distinguished second career as a lead instructor for the shadowy "sniper cell" and Course Manager of the Navy SEAL Sniper Program that trained some of America's finest and deadliest warriors - including Marcus Luttrell and Chris Kyle - that makes his story so compelling. Luttrell credits Webb's training with his own survival during the ill-fated 2005 Operation Redwing in Afghanistan.
Kyle went on to become the U.S. military's top marksman, with more than 150 confirmed kills.
From a candid chronicle of his student days, going through the sniper course himself, to his hair-raising close calls with Taliban and al Qaeda forces in the northern Afghanistan wilderness, to his vivid account of designing new sniper standards and training some of the most accomplished snipers of the 21st century, Webb provides a rare look at the making of the Special Operations warriors who are at the forefront of today's military.
Explosive, revealing, and intelligent, The Red Circle provides a uniquely personal glimpse into one of the most challenging and secretive military training courses in the world.
A portion of proceeds from this book will go towards The Red Circle Charitable Foundation, which helps families of fallen Special Operations Warriors.
About the authors:
Brandon Webb is a former U.S. Navy SEAL; his last assignment with the SEALs was Course Manager for the elite SEAL Sniper Course, where he was instrumental in developing new curricula that trained some of the most accomplished snipers of the 21st century. Webb has received numerous distinguished service awards, including the Presidential Unit Citation and the Navy Commendation Medal with a "V" for "Valor", for his platoon's deployment to Afghanistan following the September 11 attacks. He is editor for Military.com's blog Kit Up, SOFREP's Editor in Chief, and a frequent national media commentator on snipers and related Special Operations Forces military issues.John David Mann, who collaborated with Webb in writing The Red Circle, is an award-winning author whose titles include the New York Times best seller Flash Foresight and the international best seller The Go-Giver.
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- Tim Reid
- 2023-01-27
🇨🇦🇺🇸Hero
Canadian - American that has become a hero and role model for many. Great story, awesome journey.
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- Darksidewhisky
- 2021-12-12
Brandon is a stud
Seriously! Taken the sniper course is something...Buy asked to teach the best of the best how to perform in the Battlefield...thats badass
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- Martin
- 2021-01-15
Canadian American Sniper
Excellent!!! Excellent!!! Excellent!!!
I really enjoyed this book, I found it entertaining and funny at the same time.
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- Robert
- 2012-08-06
Decent story, narration left a lot to be desired.
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, although the story is not a rivetting as some others and the narration by the reader was not very good, I still think it is a good story and worth the listen.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy SEAL Sniper Corps and How I Trained America's Deadliest Marksmen?
I enjoyed Brandon Webb's peronal additions/reflections at the beggining of the story, the start of each chapter, and the end of the book.
Would you listen to another book narrated by Jon Bailey?
Not unless there was no other way to get to "read" the story. I would probably read the actual book before listening to him again. Someone should have at least gone over with him the pronunciation of the common military jargon used in the book.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No.
Any additional comments?
Proper pronunciation of military jargon is a common error among a lot of the narrators/readers in audio books. It reflects a lack of military service or even knowledge of our military. If you choose not to serve, that's fine, but if you are going to make money off of the backs of those who did by narrating their story at least take a little time to educate yourself on their way of life. It comes across as "I don't care enough to learn how to pronounce "BUD/S". There used to be a work ethic in this country that went something like, "if you are going to do something....take the time and put in the effort to do it right."
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- Lobo11
- 2012-08-20
Excellent story/horrible narrator
What did you love best about The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy SEAL Sniper Corps and How I Trained America's Deadliest Marksmen?
This story was extremely entertaining. Webb talks about his childhood, selection into the teams, the SEAL sniper program (from a student/ intructor/ program manager perspective), his deployments and life after the Navy. A great autobiography. Of note, the actual author pre-empts every chapter with small interesting dialogues. He also speaks a bit after the ending of the book. This was a welcomed change from normal audio books in which the actual author never speaks.
How did the narrator detract from the book?
The narrator was horrible. The book is worth suffering through him though. In the beginning of the book he sounds like a movie preview voice-over. Once you get over this, it becomes obvious that he knows nothing about the topic. Be prepared for pronounciations such as "Hell-O" for helo and "Be You Dee Ess" for BUDS. The guy is inept at best but like cow dung smell at a ranch, you get used to him eventually.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes.
Any additional comments?
The book was really good. The narrator, Jon Bailey, really detracted from the story. It seems that the audio narration was completed before the company even had rights to it so the author possibly did not have an opportunity to have a say as to the horrible recording.
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- The good guys
- 2012-10-15
Reading was terrible...great story though
What made the experience of listening to The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy SEAL Sniper Corps and How I Trained America's Deadliest Marksmen the most enjoyable?
When the reader actually slowed down so I could understand what he was saying.
What other book might you compare The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy SEAL Sniper Corps and How I Trained America's Deadliest Marksmen to and why?
Unique.
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Jon Bailey?
John Pruden or Kevin T. Collins
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Due to Jon Bailey's poor reading...not
Any additional comments?
Don't you guys have anyone there who has been in Military or even understand the Mil. Jargon? Point is even a great story like a Red Circle can be made to sound awful when you have speed train reading it.
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- Jean
- 2015-12-26
An Interesting memoir
This memoir is Brandon Webb’s experiences as a Navy SEAL and sniper. He says that he belonged to the most elite sniper corp. in the world. He tells of his grueling years of training in the Navy SEAL’s and the Naval Special Operations. He tells of combat tours in the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan. Later he was the lead instructor in the Navy Seal Sniper Program.
The book is well written and it appears that Webb is very honest and straight forward with his evaluation of himself and others. It is amazing the challenges the Navy SEAL’s put men through in their training. There is lots of interesting information woven into the tales of combat and training along with some humor. I found it extremely annoying to have Webb “talk” about what each chapter contains before the narrator reads the chapter. Between Webb talking before each chapter and the numerous repeating of sentences and information I found myself becoming impatient. The book needed an audio editor to clean up the repeating sentences. The pace is fast and the book is written to keep the reader engaged in the story. The book is 13 hours long. John Bailey does a good job narrating the book.
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- MindofmenJim
- 2012-09-20
Details, Details, and More Details
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
First of all, the author comes across as extremely likeable. The addition of chapter intros in the author's own voice only adds to the experience. Brandon seems like a great guy to have a beer with. What I really loved is that despite the amazing things that Brandon has done in his life, you never get the feeling that this is one of those "Why I'm so great" books. Sure, Brandon tells of his accomplishments and exploits, but it is in kind of an "aw shucks, 'taint nothing sort of way. I also like the detail that Brandon put into the accounts of BUD/S and his other experiences. He never gives away any specific details on operational methods that could compromise security, but he does go into a lot of detail in areas that are not strategically significant, but very interesting to the reader.
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I also read "Inside Seal Team Six" by Don Mann. That book was sketchy on details, and really was a "Why I'm So Great" book. Plus, Mann left in all of the redactions made to his book to show us how he knows much more than he can tell us. In the audiobook, these redactions result in a beep. A good author would simply rewrite the book around redactions which Brandon clearly did.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
This is an inspirational book first and foremost to anyone and secondly to anyone who is interested in the shooting sports. Brandon gives a lot of useful details that lets anyone who wants to follow up to learn more about the topic on their own. Besides being a great story, it is a fantastic starting point for people looking for an inspiration to improve some area of their lives.
Any additional comments?
If you only have time to read one book this year, this is the one. You will take a lot of good information and inspiration away with you.
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- Dsnowjob
- 2014-01-13
Dont waste your money, Author ruins the audio book
Is there anything you would change about this book?
Take out the Authors repetitive speeches in between chapters. The reader of the book is doing a fine job with out you! This book is an "all about me and how much better I am than any body else" book. This guy acts as if there would be no great SEALs without him and all he's done. Besides he does not have a pleasant voice and or tone of voice. I might give it 3 or 4 stars without Brandon's reading parts.
Has The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy SEAL Sniper Corps and How I Trained America's Deadliest Marksmen turned you off from other books in this genre?
No, I love to hear about how dedicated and devoted these Seals are. Just wouldn't recommend this book!
Would you be willing to try another one of Jon Bailey’s performances?
If the character Brandon wasn't involved sure.
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
NOPE
Any additional comments?
Buy American Sniper or Lone Survivor instead, you'll be money ahead.
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- Chuibacca
- 2012-07-18
Thank you!!
What made the experience of listening to The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy SEAL Sniper Corps and How I Trained America's Deadliest Marksmen the most enjoyable?
In-site and author's notes before EACH chapter, plus other items not in printed version.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Webb, first hand accounts of his deployments and life.
Any additional comments?
Thanks for opening up, and taking time to put this book together!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2018-06-24
seems to repeat itself
great story, but the audio book repeats itself many times. makes it hard to follow along when say ...a large part of chapter 5 is repeated in chapter 11 word for word! sometimes the repeat happens back to back. not real impressed
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- Team Ske
- 2015-09-02
Great story, poor performance
This audiobook would have been much better if the narrator had some military experience or had taken the time to learn the military slang and nomenclature. This felt like a one and done performance. Brandon Webb should be very disappointed by this performance of his story. Saying hello for the military term helo is inexcusable.
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- JANE
- 2013-05-25
Great book
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes. I think the training of the seals is facinating. It would be interesting for anyone interested in the military operations, our security, technology, and insight into the determination of a person who persues what could be considered by some to be almost impossible.
Who was your favorite character and why?
there is only one main character
Which character – as performed by Jon Bailey – was your favorite?
Brandon
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
neither
Any additional comments?
no
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