The Power of Truth
Of the three books written about the so-called battle of Roberts Ridge, this one has the greatest sensitivity. It's personal! Ranger Capt. Nate Self got caught between the miscalculations of the Navy SEALS, and a fundamental flaw in senior command leadership. Sent on a mission to rescue the SEALS from a snowy 10,000-foot Afghanistan battleground, he lacked basic mission information. He was the uncertain leader on the ground and entering a desperate fight. But he made do. Despite the crash of his helicopter and the vulnerability of his small force, he led his Rangers smartly and with amazing courage and ingenuity Self's story details the circumstances of personal and professional truth and the equal courage and commitment of his Rangers. Destroying an enemy bunker and saving the lives of as many of his own men as he could, incluiding the SEALS, he nonethless became a victim of his circumstances--fear, death, responsibility for others and disregard for his own wounds--overtaken as he would subsequently become by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Honored by the President for his valor, he had to leave the Army to struggle with PTSD and the nation lost one its best young officers. Thus he writes a compelling story of his challenges as a soldier and the challenges of the debilitating stress of a bloody war, all underscored by his faith in himself, his troopers, and his God. A fabulous read.

Thanks for Sharing
Nate,

Thank you for sharing. You have truly honored the Soldiers with whom you served. I am sure that they are proud of you and have been impacted significantly by your story, example, and leadership -- just as each person who reads this book will be. You have truly been through a challenging and heroic time. You are an example for others to follow.

Your words in Two Wars are more than a combination of letters and your book is more than the pages, binding, and cover that comprise it -- it is a story of rescuing and being rescued. I was truly challenged to think about the parallel actions of terrorists throughout your development as a cadet and junior officer. So many different events are vital to shaping how we think, act, and live each day. The historical representations throughout the book are fresh and exciting - thank you for making the effort to incorporate history and research into an already amazing story.

Thank you for sharing and being open to help others. This story is real and it spoke volumes to me. Your story is vivid and clear but shows the complexity of combat - the desire to go, fight, and win wars but the pain and lasting mark that it leaves on our heroes.

Enjoyed this Book
This is a well written and interesting book. I enjoyed reading it, and getting to know the perspective of a war hero. It gives the reader a whole new light to look at these events in and makes you stop and realize that the people fighting are real people with emotions, families and internal struggles. It was reaffirming to see the integrity of this military hero.

Incredile account of the Global War on Terror, leadership, and dealing with the emotions of war
This book is an incredible account of an amazing man and his journey through life, the battefield, and coming home from war. I could not recommend a book more strongly. It was impossible to set this book down once I began reading it. The author is an extremely talented writer who opens himself up in a very revealing way to tell this intense story. Everyone who reads this book will come away with an enhanced understanding of the global war on terror, the emotions felt by the Soldiers and Families involved, and the power of God to shape our lives through difficult circumstances.

Gripping read!
This is the best written book I have read about the Global War on Terror. Nate Self does a masterful job highlighting certian key events of his past that provide the reader enough of his background to understand him and his life prior to Takur Ghar. Then in part II he bears it all about his PTSD as a result of his battle on Takur Ghar. After reading this, I have a far greater understanding of what PTSD actually looks and feels like.
As our country strives to embrace our veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan - this book should be used as a benchmark to understand what is going on in thier minds and what it is like for them cope with PTSD.
This book is a fast paced read with the right blend of action and drama. I highly recommend this book!