First published 2019
Admiral William H. McRaven draws from his 37 years as a Navy SEAL and Special Forces commander to deliver wisdom through storytelling. McRaven begins his narrative in 1963 at a Parisian officers' club, where he first discovered the power of war stories told by Allied veterans. His memoir spans from boyhood adventures sneaking into nuclear facilities to commanding some of America's most critical military operations, including the missions that captured Saddam Hussein, rescued Captain Richard Phillips, and killed Osama bin Laden. McRaven weaves humor throughout accounts of hunting terrorists and rescuing hostages, creating an engaging blend of action and reflection. The book offers readers practical life lessons drawn from extraordinary circumstances, building on the philosophy that made his previous work Make Your Bed a bestseller. McRaven presents leadership insights gained from decades of high-stakes decision making.
Genres: history, adventure, action, non-fiction, biography-memoir, military-history
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: leadership, real-life-events
Setting: PARIS, AMERICA
Period: 1963, 21ST CENTURY
352 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Publishing