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Sea Stories : My Life in Special Operations
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Following the success of his #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your Bed , Admiral William H. McRaven is back with amazing stories of bravery and heroism during his career as a Navy SEAL and commander of America's Special Operations Forces.
"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.
William H. McRaven
Admiral William H. McRaven is a retired U.S. Navy Four-Star admiral and acclaimed author best known for his books on leadership, personal responsibility, and U.S. Special Operations. Notably celebrated for his work Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World, based on his 2014 University of Texas commencement speech, McRaven inspires readers to improve themselves and the world around them. He also authored Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations, which recounts his experiences in the U.S. military over 37 years.
William McRaven was born in North Carolina and grew up in a military family. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated in 1977, and later earned his master's degree from the Naval Postgraduate School. His other accomplishments include orchestrating the raid that killed Osama bin Laden in 2011. Aside from his military and writing careers, McRaven is an avid runner and enjoys spending time with his family.
Born: November 06, 1955
Hometown: Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA
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Table Of Contents
| Author's Note | p. xiii |
| The Greatest Generation | p. 1 |
| Operation Volcano | p. 13 |
| It's a Wonderful Life | p. 37 |
| The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday | p. 46 |
| The Hand of God? | p. 87 |
| A Gorilla Walks into a Bar | p. 101 |
| The Ghosts of Tofino | p. 122 |
| American Pirates | p. 151 |
| Second Chances | p. 179 |
| Airborne Froggy | p. 201 |
| 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue | p. 227 |
| The Ace of Spades | p. 253 |
| Wanted Dead or Alive | p. 282 |
| High Seas Hostage | p. 302 |
| Manhunting | p. 341 |
| The Next Greatest Generation | p. 366 |
| Neptune's Spear | p. 381 |
| The Final Salute | p. 465 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 475 |
| About the Author | p. 477 |
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Following the success of his #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your Bed , Admiral William H. McRaven is back with amazing stories of bravery and heroism during his career as a Navy SEAL and commander of America's Special Operations Forces."Fascinatin ...
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Overview
Following the success of his #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your Bed , Admiral William H. McRaven is back with amazing stories of bravery and heroism during his career as a Navy SEAL and commander of America's Special Operations Forces.
"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.
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About the Author
William H. McRaven
Admiral William H. McRaven is a retired U.S. Navy Four-Star admiral and acclaimed author best known for his books on leadership, personal responsibility, and U.S. Special Operations. Notably celebrated for his work Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World, based on his 2014 University of Texas commencement speech, McRaven inspires readers to improve themselves and the world around them. He also authored Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations, which recounts his experiences in the U.S. military over 37 years.
William McRaven was born in North Carolina and grew up in a military family. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated in 1977, and later earned his master's degree from the Naval Postgraduate School. His other accomplishments include orchestrating the raid that killed Osama bin Laden in 2011. Aside from his military and writing careers, McRaven is an avid runner and enjoys spending time with his family.
Born: November 06, 1955
Hometown: Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA
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Table Of Contents
| Author's Note | p. xiii |
| The Greatest Generation | p. 1 |
| Operation Volcano | p. 13 |
| It's a Wonderful Life | p. 37 |
| The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday | p. 46 |
| The Hand of God? | p. 87 |
| A Gorilla Walks into a Bar | p. 101 |
| The Ghosts of Tofino | p. 122 |
| American Pirates | p. 151 |
| Second Chances | p. 179 |
| Airborne Froggy | p. 201 |
| 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue | p. 227 |
| The Ace of Spades | p. 253 |
| Wanted Dead or Alive | p. 282 |
| High Seas Hostage | p. 302 |
| Manhunting | p. 341 |
| The Next Greatest Generation | p. 366 |
| Neptune's Spear | p. 381 |
| The Final Salute | p. 465 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 475 |
| About the Author | p. 477 |
| Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
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