Suffer in Silence by David Reid Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Suffer in Silence
Book Review: The reality of BUD/S
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a Navy vet, but NOT a Navy SEAL. I am fascinated with the BUD/S training, and very much enjoy reading accounts of BUD/S. Suffer In Silence seems to be the most realistic portrayal of the reality of BUD/S. I enjoyed this book very much, and I am glad that I bought this one!Book Review: Thoughtful and Entertaining
Summary: 5 Stars
I would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking an entertaining read. The descriptions of SEAL training are very intense; as promised, Reid doesn't spare the reader any of the darker aspects of life at BUD/S. I liked the array of characters he used, although Grey remains somewhat of a mystery. The plot moves along at a good pace, only occasionally slowing down for some lengthy descriptions of training (which are entertaining by themselves). Having read several accounts of SEAL training, I found Suffer in Silence the most enjoyable to read, and despite the fictional plot, also the most illuminating. Reid will take you into the hearts and minds of BUD/S students as they suffer through almost unimaginable torture -- the result is some seriously gritty material. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone with an interest in seeing how the human psyche reacts when the body is pushed its physical limits. Captivating stuff...
Book Review: Truly impressive account of BUD/S training
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read every SEAL BUD/S book I can get my hands on. I'm always looking for books about the training and have immensely enjoyed books like "Class-29," "Warrior Elite", and "You Want Me To Do What?". They're all excellent, but this one stands out because of its realism (if indeed it's accurate. After all, it is a work of fiction.) If it's real, then this is by far the most realistic description of the training I've seen. The characters are cliche but if the detail is accurate, then holy cow, these guys go through some really, really serious stuff. One thing about the level of detail is that you can feel how cold BUD/S students become. Your muscles burn and you ask yourself how the human body can endure such pain? I'm too old to be in the Navy but I've always read these accounts with a wishful desire to try it out. This is the very first account where I have seriously questioned why in the world I'd want to put myself through what these guys do. And for me this is quite a change since I'm constantly thinking about how I would have liked to try it. But now I'm not so sure. So if gritty, cold realism is what you want, and if this book is truly accurate, then pick this up and enjoy a great read.Book Review: Unimaginable Endurance and Sacrifice
Summary: 5 Stars
From the first page to the last, David Reid provides an insider's look into BUDs that you cannot turn away from. You either push it out, or ring it out! That's your choice. And that is the choice of every man that comes to BUDS. To truly fathom the small percentage of human beings within the United States that pass this grueling detailed challenge is remarkable. By the end of this book you will understand.
At first glance you think this is the most extreme form of hazing that you can possibly imagine. It's not a window into military jargon and method as a matter of fact its not sexy at all. The author presents BUDs as a dull repetition of physical demands that build a mentally strong warrior. It almost seems infantile in approach until you really start to think about how brilliant it really is and what it they are trying to achieve. The countless push ups and elephant walks with the rubber boats at extended arm carry are constant reminders that this is not a sexy lifestyle. Each exercise teaches discipline, endurance and that the fact that it pays to be a winner! Each candidate submits themselves to a life of physical pain and physical repetition that are the basic building blocks for a strong warrior and a test of every man's personal level of endurance. These volunteers are not quitters and they do not want them in their midst. The characters in this book come from every slice of life and endure pain the likes of which the common observer will never truly understand. The countless hours of surf torture, endless insults, being cold wet and sandy and mental endurances that these individuals have to experience is to say the least remarkable. And this is only the beginning! You are not even a SEAL when you finish this training.
If you are looking for the perspective of an outsider looking in on the SEAL candidates go pick up Dick Couch's Elite Warrior. You want to experience every twist, turn, pain-filled moment of endless pushups, surf torture, endless cold and a mentality to endure anything that is tossed at you while dealing with mental and physical fatigue of every type then you've found the right book.
If BUD's training is this severe and the percentages that pass this guelling test are accurate I am grateful that these guys are at the tip of the spear. I personally will never know the pain or sacrifice that these men experience. (and voluntarily at that!) If they seem overly cocky and they come across with an attitude that they are "the best in the business" it's because they've earned the right and fought the percentages to be that way. Give 'em a little room.
Book Review: squrt 29
Summary: 5 Stars
Very real, a page turner that I found impossible to put down. You feel the abuse, the cold and the gradual physical beating down of the BUDS students as they face the elements and the dark side of their instructors.
Highly recommended1