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13 Hours by Mitchell Zuckoff
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it was amazing
bookshelves: adult-nonfiction, history, survival

This objective and well written book is a shocking, infuriating, and tragic account of the events that occurred at the US State Department Special Mission Compound and the CIA Annex in Benghazi, Libya on September 11-12, 2012 as told to the author by the surviving members of the contract operator team who were there to help protect the Americans. It is a moving, unforgettable and riveting first hand account of the attack that is a must read for people interested in current affairs.
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Reading Progress

Started Reading
May 1, 2016 – Finished Reading
May 16, 2016 – Shelved
May 16, 2016 – Shelved as: adult-nonfiction
May 16, 2016 – Shelved as: history
April 22, 2019 – Shelved as: survival

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message 1: by Laurielib (new)
May 18, 2016 05:28AM

Laurielib Thanks, Cheryl! I'll put this one on my list


message 2: by Cheryl (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 18, 2016 03:04PM

Cheryl Laurielib wrote: "Thanks, Cheryl! I'll put this one on my list"

It's well worth reading, Laurie. It's hard to put down so I imagine you'll be able to finish it pretty quickly. So well written and truly is objective. I'll look forward to reading your thoughts about it! Hope all is well. :)


message 3: by Cymiki (new) - added it
May 19, 2016 07:09PM

Cymiki Put the book on my goodreads after watching the movie, which was awesome!


message 4: by Cheryl (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 19, 2016 09:54PM

Cheryl Cymiki wrote: "Put the book on my goodreads after watching the movie, which was awesome!"

Hi Cynthia!
I haven't seen the movie but heard that it was good....I put it on my Netflix request list! :). The book is very good -- I think it will be worth reading even though you already saw the movie. From other people I've talked to, they've said that the section in the book that gives a brief history of Libya isn't included in the movie. That history section adds a lot to understanding the the situation and culture. I learned a lot by reading that part.
Anyway, hope all is well with you! Take care..


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