by Eric Blehm
First published 2012
Adam Brown grows up as a small but fearless kid in Arkansas, jumping off roofs and bridges, breaking bones but keeping promises to his parents. His appetite for danger eventually leads him down a dark path that lands him in jail. Through faith, family, and the love of his wife, Adam fights his way back and transforms himself into a Navy SEAL. He pushes through grueling training to join the most elite counter terrorism unit in the military, SEAL Team Six. Adam volunteers for the most dangerous missions, driven by his determination to serve. On March 17, 2010, he wakes up not knowing this will be his final day. That night in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush Mountains, his courage leads to the ultimate sacrifice. This is the story of a man who battled his own demons and emerged as an unlikely hero, someone his teammates knew as truly fearless.
Genres: biography, military-fiction, adventure, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: redemption, second-chance
Setting: Afghanistan, Arkansas
Period: 2010
257 pages · Hardcover · WaterBrook
Content warnings: violence