I am insisting that all my friends and family read this book. The title is "The Heart and the Fist: the Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy SEAL." by Eric Greitens. Yes "Navy SEAL" and "Team Six" are buzzwords. Needless to say their most recently publicized mission is full of intrigue. There are a few books you can read about the SEALS in general. One is called "SEAL Team Six" by Howard Wasdin. It is also an interesting book. It focuses on Mr. Wasdin's life and what it's like to be a SEAL. But I am not asking you to read Mr. Greitens' book just to learn about SEALs. It's about much more than that. (As you can probably discern from the title.)
The Heart and The Fist is about Mr. Greitens' belief in making the world a better place. It's about his philosophy and his actions. It's about the trials he endures to follow his heart and the lessons he learns.
I don't want to give the whole book away. However the first part of the book deals with his college years, learning boxing, and most significantly his volunteering in other countries, to help others. He went to Bosnia, Rwanda, and Bolivia to help at refugee camps and shelters for "street children". He clearly exhibited a maturity that most people don't have at his age. During this time he also went to Oxford to learn.
At the age of 26, he finally decided to enlist in the Navy, convinced that it is a mixture of compassion and courage that will make the biggest difference in this world. He first passed OCS. Then he went to BUD/S (SEAL) training and passed. (Only 20% of candidates pass.) The details of "Hell Week" are amazing. How can anyone survive that? Details of his missions in Iraq, Kenya, and SE Asia are equally exciting but this book isn't entirely about being a SEAL and going on dangerous missions.
It's about doing what you can to make a difference in the world. And when Eric Greitens returns home, he isn't finished serving. He starts an organization to help wounded veterans help other people. ([...]).
This is a very well written book by someone who is very intelligent. He clearly exhibits leadership and is the type of person that I want to be. Someone who gives to make a difference in this world. And I agree with his philosophy. So for that reason, I am asking you to read this. It's not a heavy read. It's entertaining for sure and you really get to know the people in Mr Greitens' life that helped shaped his character. So please read this!!! Thanks for listening to me!
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An excellent book that everyone should read.
The book was excellent! There's no other way to describe it. It gave me a great deal of insight of the background and experience of Eric Greitens. As Missouri's next Governor, I feel his life in government is just beginning. Everyone should read it.
