Send Me

The True Story of a Mother at War

De: Marty Skovlund, Joe Kent

Narrado por: Joe Kent, Marty Skovlund

Duración: 8 h y 9 m

Resumen del Editor

The extraordinary story of American special operator and trailblazer Shannon Kent, who hunted high value targets on classified missions in the most dangerous locales on earth while trying to balance her life as a wife and mother.

Of the 1.3 million active-duty service members in the US military, only a tiny fraction are selected as “operators.” Shannon Kent was one of the first women to serve at this level and was widely recognized as one of the best.

Shannon served as a Navy cryptologic technician, responsible for signals intelligence and electronic warfare, but her proficiency with language set her apart. She was assigned to a unit so secretive that its name can’t even be printed here, where she worked clandestinely to hunt the most wanted terrorists in the world.

Send Me is Shannon’s heroic life story, revealing the truth of both her work and the challenges she faced while trying to raise a family with her husband Joe, himself a Special Forces soldier. He and Shannon met in a war zone, their love forged during a special operations training course, their dedication spanning multiple combat deployments and the birth of their two boys.

It is the legacy of an extraordinary woman who rose to the apex of the military, working with the most elite forces in the world, lifting the veil from the life of a Special Forces family to share their duty, sacrifice, and humanity.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Joe Kent and Marty Skovlund (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

One woman who stood tall - Amazing

I listened to the whole book in one day, I could not stop listening. It really gave me a new found respect for those who serve our country. Memorial Day will mean more than a cookout moving forward. Thank you to the Kent family for their sacrifice, Shannon was the best of us, hero and courage and love are 3 words that come to mind, this book will honor her.

In Memory of Shannon Kent

Her actions always spoke louder than her words which means everything she did in the time she was here will last forever. I do not have words for this. I'm blown away I did not know about her until now. Thank you Joe Kent for bringing her story to the public.

The story about Shannon

Joe & Marty, thank you for sharing Shannon’s story with us. It was incredibly moving. After listening to the book I feel like I know her just a little bit and that makes her loss all the harder. I can’t even imagine what it’s like for you, her boys or her friends and family. She was a truly incredible woman and I can only hope her story is shared far and wide. I’ll do my best to share it with anyone who will listen. Shannon, thank you for everything you did for our country, even as a veteran myself I am in your debt. Rest in peace. Fair winds and following seas.

Outeffingstanding

The background this book provides, along with so many personal details, is invaluable. I feel that much closer to Shannon, and her story is so inspiring. I smell an annual listen.

Amazing Story

This is a well-written, and well narrated account of a true American hero. The author skillfully navigates a complex and secretive subject matter in a way that is easy to follow and inspiring to the audience.

Wow!

Started it and didn’t stop listening until the end. Can’t wait for the movie to come out.

Good story, odd reader

Great story of an amazing warrior scholar. The reader pauses at very odd times; frequently mid sentence, commonly between phrases that should flow continuously, and he is often monotone. As a result, the narration feels forced and is less pleasant to listen to than other audio books.

Great book. Incredible woman

Great listen. Powerful woman. I encourage anyone with interest in military reading to give this a listen

A must read!!!

Amazing book. Great story, incredible people. Bring tissues when reading. I’m glad she was on our side.

A Stunning, Patriotic and Human story!

Shannon Kent was a giant among men. Her story is inspiring, grounding and extremely powerful.

That there are Americans like Shannon gives me faith in the future of this nation and this world.

If you finish this book with dry eyes, you weren’t paying attention to Shannon’s story.