Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations
By William H. McRaven
Read by William H. McRaven
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ISBN: 9781549180514
| Runtime: | 10.24 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
A #1 Amazon.com bestseller
"Fascinating … McRaven's war stories deliver remarkable insight into the life of a wartime leader." ―Publishers Weekly
Admiral William H. McRaven is a part of American military history, having been involved in some of the most famous missions in recent memory, including the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips, and the raid to kill Osama bin Laden.
Sea Stories begins in 1963 at a French Officers' Club in France, where Allied officers and their wives gathered to have drinks and tell stories about their adventures during World War II-the place where a young Bill McRaven learned the value of a good story. Sea Stories is an unforgettable look back on one man's incredible life, from childhood days sneaking into high-security military sites to a day job of hunting terrorists and rescuing hostages.
Action-packed, humorous, and full of valuable life lessons like those exemplified in McRaven's bestselling Make Your Bed, Sea Stories is a remarkable memoir from one of America's most accomplished leaders.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“Sea Stories, a well-written book that reads like a thriller, covers some of the most important historical actions taken by Navy SEALs and other special operators.” — Washington Times
“McRaven not only allows readers the opportunity to vicariously experience daring adventures and the command of elite warriors heading into harm’s way, he also shares practical everyday wisdom.” —Booklist (starred review)
“A retired four-star admiral serves up a readable memoir…[and] his account of finding and killing bin Laden is one of the best in the literature, told from the eagle’s-eye viewpoint of one who oversaw the entire operation. There his story shines, full of twists and turns…Readers interested in the essential work of military special forces will be inspired by McRaven’s adventures.” —Kirkus Reviews
Fascinating...McRaven's war stories deliver remarkable insight into the life of a wartime leader. —Publishers Weekly
Engaging...Sea Stories is more than an autobiography, more than a narrative of recent military history, and more than the sum of one remarkable man's experiences. In his excellently flowing prose...McRaven not only allows readers the opportunity to vicariously experience daring adventures and the command of elite warriors heading into harm's way, he also shares practical everyday wisdom. —Booklist (Starred Review)
"Sea Stories, a well-written book that reads like a thriller, covers some of the most important historical actions taken by Navy SEALs and other special operators. —The Washington Times
Readers interested in the essential work of military special forces will be inspired by McRaven's adventures. —Kirkus
Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault...McRaven's lessons, like his commencement speech, extend far beyond his bed-making. He devotes the 10-chapter book to lessons about moving beyond failure, standing up to bullies and giving others hope. —Washington Post
McRaven...has taken the genesis of what he learned during SEAL training and his nearly four decades in Navy Special Operations into a thin, powerful book. —USA Today
Exquisitely simple...superb, smart, and succinct. —Forbes
Spellbinding. —Texas Monthly
Author
Author Bio: Admiral William H. McRaven US Navy, retired
Admiral William H. McRaven (USN, Ret.) is the New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed and Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations. In his thirty-seven years as a Navy SEAL, he commanded at every level. As a four-star admiral, his final assignment was as commander of all US Special Operations Forces. After retiring from the US Navy, he served as the chancellor of the University of Texas system from 2015 to 2018.
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| Available Formats : | Library CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography |
| Runtime: | 10.24 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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