Perfectly Wounded

A Memoir About What Happens After a Miracle

By: Mike Day, Admiral William H. McRaven - foreword, Robert Vera

Narrated by: Mike Day

The incredible true story of former Navy SEAL Mike Day, who survived being shot 27 times while deployed in Iraq.

On the night of April 6, 2007, in Iraq's Anbar Province, Senior Chief Mike Day, his team of Navy SEALs, and a group of Iraqi scouts were on the hunt for a high-level al-Qaeda cell. Day was the first to enter a 12x12 room where four terrorist leaders were waiting in ambush. When the gunfight was over, he took out all four terrorists in the room, but not before being shot 27 times and hit with grenade shrapnel.

Miraculously, Day cleared the rest of the house and rescued six women and children before walking out on his own to an awaiting helicopter, which flew him to safety.

While in the hospital, the Navy SEAL lost 55 pounds in two weeks. It took almost two years for Day to physically recover from his injuries, although he still deals with pain. Like so many veterans, doctors diagnosed Day with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury - the invisible wounds of war.

Perfectly Wounded is the remarkable story of an American hero whose incredible survival defies explanation and whose blessed life of service continues in the face of unimaginable odds.

©2020 Douglas Michael Day (P)2020 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"Inspiring.... Readers interested in care programs for returning veterans will find Day's account invaluable." (Kirkus, starred review)

"A memoir that goes beyond war - one that shares a story of awe-inspiring resiliency, courage, healing, and love on a thousand levels." (Major Scott A. Huesing, USMC (ret.), best-selling author of Echo in Ramadi)

"Mike Day is the living embodiment of the American fighting spirit, a true warrior who exemplifies intestinal fortitude, drive, and compassion. This book is a genuine display of the kind of 'never quit, no matter the odds' attitude that simply cannot be taught. PERFECTLY WOUNDED is the story of an American hero who always stayed in the fight, no matter what was thrown at him." (D. McBurnett, US Navy SEAL (ret.), author of Uncommon Grit: A Photographic Journey Through Navy SEAL Training)

Great book!

Great book. Thanks for sharing your story in such an entertaining and inspiring way Mike!

awesome story.

loved it. only down side for me. was a lot about ptsd which is and important topic but hard to listen to.

The Resilience Portfolio

Books like this make you appreciate Service and Sacrifice. As a Master Resilience Trainer, it solidifies how growth, self awareness and reflection can be the key to recovery. Finding gratitude to overcome shame and guilt is powerful. This Book is truly one that can provide hope for the hopeless, and strength for the strengthless.

I would highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn about self discovery and how addressing childhood Trauma is the key to hope and survival.

Thank you

for sharing your struggles and successes. I will share your book with a friend whom I hope it will impact as much as it did me. blessings to you and your family.

Inspirational and brutal

Definitely a incredible portrayal of what men like Mike Day will go through because they are intrinsically good, highly trained and disciplined, dedicated, real-life superheroes! I thank God for all of them in my prayers.

Read by Author Adds Authenticity

Great full story of a Warrior in Combat never quitting. Admitting when he needed help but never forgetting to note that the strength needed starts from within. The love of and for our children can save our lives when the war wages on inside us well after the battle is won. Never Quit. You are never out of the fight.

Amazing

Love love love this book. Makes me want more out of my life. I’m stuck in a rut but this story made me see through the fog.

Amazing! Check my Twitter review @CloseReviews

You laughed and i caught myself laughing thinking back to similar scenarios. You did a great job and continue to be that hard Charger Mike!

Great Book

loved it, great listen, loved how it was read by the author. Thank you for your service.

thanks Mike

that was brilliant, thanks for sharing. I have recommended this to my daughter, I am sure it will help guide her