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The Mission, The Men, and Me: Lessons from a Former Delta Force Commander |  | Author: Pete Blaber
Publisher: Berkley Hardcover
Category: Book
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Rating:  67 reviews
Sales Rank: 1171
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 336
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3
ISBN: 0425223728
Dewey Decimal Number: 356.1670973
EAN: 9780425223727
ASIN: 0425223728
Publication Date: December 2, 2008
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Product Description
Pete Blaber knows what it takes to survive
and thrive.
As a commander in Delta Forcethe most elite counter-terrorist organization in the worldPete Blaber has taken part in some of the most dangerous, controversial, and significant military and political events of our time. And hes learned and experienced more about the real world and how things really work than most people could imagine.
Here, the ex-Delta Force warrior reveals his intimate knowledge of warfare: its not the actionthe blinding flash of a concussion grenade, or the stealthy approach of the night- vision clad commandobut the interaction, in the form of the way we think, the way we make decisions, and the way we operationalize those decisions, that provides the keys to success, and the truly meaningful lessons.
In this book, you will learn the same lessons he learned, while experiencing what the life of a Delta Force Operator is likefrom the extreme physical and psychological training to the darkest of shadow ops all around the world.
With each mission he conducted, Pete Blaber has taken a life lesson back with him. You will learn these enlightening lessons as you gain insights into never-before- revealed missions executed across the globe. And when the smoke clears, you will emerge wiser, more capable, and better prepared to succeed in life than you ever thought possible.
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The modern samurai November 6, 2009
Ryan Mcdonald
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Firstly let me say that this was a fun read as well as informative. I fully agree with the poster who compared the structural technique of Blaber and the Combat Applications Group to that of Sun Tzu and Malcolm Gladwell. I'd also throw in a little C.G. Jung for archetypical imagery. I feel as though too much has been said regarding the book, by other posters and I don't want to ruin the adventure for future readers, but I will say thank you Mr. Blaber for not only a great read, but the countless hours of duty where you and your men were allowing us the luxury of sleep and protection. These men of Delta/CAG are selfless modern samurai...this book is by their former leader. Buy it and you won't regret it!
 M&M&M! November 4, 2009
Colonel USA (APO, AP USA)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Most of the emphasis is on Me, # 3!
Delta is not all classified, speak more!
Not For Men Only November 3, 2009
Blessedbybooks (Portland, Oregon USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It's difficult to add anything original to the many reviews already written. But as a female, I am probably a minority when it comes to this book's reader demographics. So I'll state that this is not a book for men only. It's really a fantastic, can't put it down page turner! 3M is written in all seriousness but with wonderful bits of humor, irony and an amazing ability to paint a picture with words. The 'behind the scenes' view of operations in Afghanistan, in intelligence gathering and in preparation for battle were fascinating. The incredible characters in military and intelligence operations were both colorful and inspirational. And finally the story of John Walker Lindh exposed how self limiting thinking paralyzes critical missions. As the writer comments, if a dopey teenager can infiltrate UBL's terrorist network and gain audience with the big guy himself, why has the most professional and best equipped intelligence service been stymied in their attempts? These and other answers await the reader.
Great book! November 2, 2009
Jeffrey W. Peterson
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
When I first saw reviews for this book I was thinking that this should be a great book. Everyone gave it 5 stars. Well I must join the masses and give this book 5 stars. It's just that good!
book review: The M, M, &M... October 24, 2009
Paul Martineau (MD USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I found this an excellent book with principles that apply not only in a military organization, but in most any life and business setting. The precepts were to be utilized by the individual to enable success and coordination of efforts regardless of the directives of superiors. Naturally, the further up the organizational tree these concepts are accepted and embraced, the more efficient the decision making process can be. Planners of policy must have a symbiotic relationship with the operational assets in order for the procedures to have an enhancing value. I highly recommend this book as both entertaining and enlightening for leadership principles.
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