• Never Quit

  • From Alaskan Wilderness Rescues to Afghanistan Firefights as an Elite Special Ops PJ
  • By: Jimmy Settle, Don Rearden
  • Narrated by: Chris Abell
  • Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,370 ratings)

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Never Quit

By: Jimmy Settle, Don Rearden
Narrated by: Chris Abell
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The epic memoir of an Alaskan pararescue jumper, Special Forces Operator, and decorated war hero.

"That Others May Live" is a mantra that defines the fearless men of Alaska's 212th Pararescue Unit, the PJs, one of the most elite military forces on the planet. Whether they are rescuing citizens injured and freezing in the Alaskan wilderness or saving wounded Rangers and SEALs in blazing firefights at war, the PJs are the least known and most highly trained of America's warriors. Never Quit is the true story of how Jimmy Settle, an Alaskan shoe-store clerk, became a Special Forces Operator and war hero. After being shot in the head during a dangerous high mountain operation in the rugged Watapur Valley in Afghanistan, Jimmy returns to battle with his teammates for a heroic rescue, the bullet fragments stitched over and still in his skull. In a cross between a suicide rescue mission and an against-all-odds mountain battle, his team of PJs risk their lives again in an epic firefight. When his helicopter is hit and begins leaking fuel, Jimmy finds himself in the worst possible position as a rescue specialist - forced to leave members from his own team behind. Jimmy will have to risk everything to get back into the battle and bring back his brothers.

From death-defying Alaskan wilderness training, wild rescues, and vicious battles against the Taliban, this is an explosive special operations memoir unlike any that has come before and the true story of a man from humble beginnings who became an American hero.

©2017 Jimmy Settle (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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As a member of the CSAR community, Settle gives the “real deal” viewpoint of the “Never Quit” mentality, strength, and endurance it takes to survive the pipeline and the CSAR world.

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God Bless America

God Bless Jimmy Settle, Roger Sparks and all those great Americans (and supporting nations) who gave something of themselves during Operation Bulldog Bite. Lest we forget... 🦅🇺🇸👣

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Respect!

Wow. This was a new kind of story for me, as someone with no military connections. Glad I went for it. Learned a lot and gained a new respect for those PJ's and all our servicemen and women. Good performance. Story was a bit zig zagging and I had a few rewinds to see if I had missed a transition that wasn't there but overall I recommend it!

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Awesome Book!

This was a great listen and I love hearing stories from our troops! Thank you for your service!

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Great insight into the world of SF

I’ve read several books about pjs over the years, but this is the first one I’ve read that was actually written by a pj. The insight the author brings to his own preparation for indoc is the most valuable part of the book in my opinion, but the whole story is inspiring! Definitely recommend if your looking for more info about pjs.

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Great Book! Gotta love it

Jimmy is a brave man and we should look to resemble some of his characteristics

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A wonderfully intense story

I enjoyed listening to the book. It had some intense moments and really motivational moments as well.

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Great listen

the narrator read this book as if he was living the story. Very good storyline . amazing all that Jim went thru.

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Captivating

This was an amazing listen. I knew nothing about this field but chose the book based on Price and reviews. This is an amazing listen, filled with adventure, inspiration and information for those who know nothing of the requirement of PJ's. The engaging narrator made it sound like it was his own story. I was both surprised and disappointed on behalf of the writer by the ending.

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Awesome story by one of our finest

This story is an an excellent balance of Air Force PJ development and personal memoir. Stories like this increase an ever existing pride for our military men and women!

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