Saving Aziz

How the Mission to Help One Became a Calling to Rescue Thousands from the Taliban

By: Chad Robichaux, David L. Thomas - contributor, Glenn Beck

Narrated by: Chad Robichaux, Glenn Beck

Now a Wall Street Journal Bestseller

It was the right thing to do. And someone had to do it.

Aziz was more than an interpreter for Force Recon Marine Chad Robichaux during Chad's eight deployments to Afghanistan. He was a teammate, brother, and friend. More than once, Aziz saved Chad's life. And then he needed Chad to save his.

When President Joe Biden announced in April 2021 that the United States would be making a hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan, Robichaux knew he had to get Aziz and his family out before Taliban forces took over the country. As the rescue team began to go to work, they became aware of thousands more—US citizens, Afghan allies, women, and children—facing persecution.

This gripping account of two war heroes and friends puts human hearts and names alongside the headlines of one of the most harrowing moments in our history, giving you a closer look at:

• The resilience of Afghanistan and its people
• The twenty-year war that took place under four presidents
• A mission accomplished and the work that’s still to be done

Saving Aziz is more than a story of war and rescue: it's about breaking down prejudice and apathy—and why risking it all is worth it when it comes to loving one another.

Praise for Saving Aziz:

"Saving Aziz is the story of two warriors...brought together by war and a brotherhood forged through years of battling...for the cause of freedom and captures the heroic efforts of those who took action to not only rescue Aziz and his family in the US withdrawal but thousands of others."

—Tim Kennedy, New York Times bestselling author, US Army Special Forces, Sniper

©2022 Chad Robichaux (P)2022 Thomas Nelson

Good book about what was really going on in Afghanistan

I enjoyed the book very much. It is good to hear stories about the brave good people in our military.

Wow, crazy amazing story of true heroes

Chad is the real deal! A man of passion, conviction, and action. Where those who could did nothing, he stepped up and made a difference in Afghanistan, not only saving Aziz, but thousands more. Why do we need fictional superheroes when we have people like Chad and his team. I’m inspired to do my part and see what God will do with it.

Great context to a big event in world history.

Loved. Amazing Story. Great people. Just hope Chad slows does a little when reading.

Outstanding

This book is a call to action and an incredible story. Saving aziz is definitely worth the read.

Great story

I wish it had more details, especially the story after they arrived in the US.

Impressive!

I loved the background cultural fill in. I felt like part of the group! These loyal people who risk themselves for others in their group are impressive! Fascinating and enlightening. I have so much respect for Chad and his team. Great read!

Faith in both God and your brothers defined in these pages.

Beautiful and inspiring stories of faith and success as a result of that faith on all levels. At the same time heartbreaking in the fact that they had to step up when we as a country stepped out.

Overwhelmed. A must read.

Dedication to save lives, despite the cost. Impossible escapes that could only be the Hand of God. Love and compassion for strangers in need of help. I cried, I laughed, I was on the edge of my seat most of the time. I really didn’t think that I would like this book because I’m a seventy year old woman. Why in the world would I read a book like this. And now I know. I just told my husband that “Saving Aziz” is one of the best books I’ve ever heard.

MUST MUST listen to!!!

LOVED the whole book. Exciting and easy to follow and understand. Was interesting to see what really happened behind the lines of combat in Afghanistan instead of the BS and lies that the incompetent US government spewed out all in the name of stupid politics. It cost us many American lives. Can’t wait until the movie comes out! I highly recommend it!

Great book.

Excellent book. It's so inspiring seeing people step up and save so many people. Makes you aspire to do better in your own life.

Really appreciate the author reading this. I feel like it always adds so much more for the person who wrote to do the audio.