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I know that this is an old thread, but I have a question about Marcus Luttrell. OK, I just read the book and really liked it. The story reads like a novel, with spiraling action that almost seems unbelievable. For example, Lutrell says that he was blown out of a hiding place with a rocket.

Anyway, I was really inspired by the book. Then this Sunday at church I met a Army Ranger back from Afghanistan and I was talking to him about the war and stuff and mentioned Lone Survivor. He immediately said, “Oh, that guy made up most of that story.” He said that the SEALS are not respected by the Rangers because the SEALS are wreckless and arrogant. He said that he was in the area during the Lone Survivor events and while he wasn’t on the mission, he knows that the story “doesn't add up.”

So, I thought. This is just rivalry between forces. But, then I starting thinking about all of the extreme details in the book and how it sounded just like a script for a movie. For example, right before he is picked up and rescued, he meets and stares through the sights of his rifle into the eyes of the terrorist commander he was sent to kill. That would make a great scene.

Also, he reveals that he lies to his captors twice about having diabetes and that he was a doctor. But, he doesn’t explain why these lies were necessary since his captors were friendly. Does he have a character problem with the truth?

On the other hand, the military must have believed him because his buddy Mikey received the Medal of Honor and I assume that they have to provide some kind of fact finding investigation.

I want to believe this guy is an honest hero, but I wonder.

Question: do any of you know if Luttrell could have made up details of the story?