The Heart and the Fist: The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy SEAL
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (532 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0098RLDT8 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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The Heart and the Fist epitomizes — as does Mr. Yet even in the deadliest combat situations, the lessons of his humanitarian work bore fruit. His life and this book remind us that America remains the land of the brave and generous.” — Tom BrokawLike many young idealists, Eric Greitens wanted to make a difference, so he traveled to the world’s trouble spots to work in refugee camps and serve the sick and the poor. Greitens's life, present and future — all that is best in this country, and what we need desperately right now.” — Steven Pressfield, author of Gates of Fire“Vivid and compelling a great read.” — Washington TimesA Hudson Booksellers Top Ten Nonfiction Book of the YearA USA Today and Publishers Weekly BestsellerWITH A NEW AFTERWORD. So he joined the Navy SEALs and became one of the world’s elite warriors.Greitens led his men through the unforgettable soul-testing of SEAL training and went on to deployments in Kenya, Afghanistan, and Iraq, where he faced harrowing encounters and brutal attacks. At the heart of this powerful story lies a paradox: sometimes you have to be strong to do good, but you also have to do good to be strong. Yet when innocent civilians were threatened with harm, there was nothing he could do but step in afterward
I hope the stories recounted in The Heart and the Fist will inspire you as these people have inspired me. They have given me hope and shown me the incredible possibilities that exist for each of us to live our one life well. They’ve shown me that it is within our power, indeed the world requires of us — every one of us — to be both good and strong. As I grew older, great mentors and friends have shown me that the path to adventure and purpose can be found in a life of service to others. --Eric Greitens. I’ve learned from nuns who fed the destitute in Mother Teresa’s homes for the dying in India, aid workers who healed orphaned children in Rwanda, and Navy SEALs who fought in Afghanistan. A Note from the Author Dear Readers:As a kid growing up in Missouri, I loved reading stories about heroes like King Arthur, George Washington, and
Riveting True Life Tale This book should be required reading for anyone with an interest in service--from the Peace Corps to the Marine Corps. It is a riveting true life tale of a modern day renaissance man. From humanitarian intervention in post-genocidal Africa to hunting al Qaeda in coastal villages in the Philippines, The Heart and the Fist explores the depths of our world and a young man who has served it i. "Great Reading about a Humanitarian Soldier" according to Naomi Manygoats. I am really NOT into books about soldiers and war. However, I thought I would read this book, then pass it on to my nephew, who wants to join the Navy Seals. I was totally surprised by how well this book is written, and the remarkable and gripping story Eric Greitens tells.While going to college then grad school, Greitens spends his summers helping others in China, Bosnia, Rwanda, and Bol. carl deal said An American Hero. Great book by a Humanitarian/Warrior. He has done it all and vividly shares his experiences. I get the distinct feeling that he has always tried to make the world a better place and himself a better person. I think he believes that we need warriors who fight for good and has no respect for those who mistreat or bully people. He describes them as thugs. He most certainly is a warrior with