First published 2011
Eric Greitens chronicles his path from humanitarian worker to Navy SEAL officer in this personal account. The author details how he moved between two seemingly opposite worlds of service. He describes his early work helping refugees and displaced populations around the globe. Later, he recounts his decision to join the military and undergo elite special forces training. Greitens argues that both humanitarian aid and military action can serve the greater good when applied thoughtfully. He examines the tension between compassion and force, showing how both shaped his understanding of leadership. The book reached the New York Times bestseller list. Greitens presents his experiences as lessons about finding purpose through service to others, whether through relief work or military duty.
Genres: military-fiction, non-fiction, biography-memoir, military-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
320 pages · Hardcover · Mariner Books