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The Heart and the Fist: The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy SEAL

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Eric Greitens
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Eric Greitens
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Book
62
Narrator
23
Release Date
April 11, 2011
Duration
10 hours 51 minutes
Summary
Like many young idealists, Eric Greitens wanted to make a difference. During college and afterward, he traveled to the world's trouble spots, working in refugee camps, serving the sick and the poor on four continents, from Gaza to Croatia to Mother Teresa's home in Calcutta, among others. Yet he could not prevent violence or save anyone from becoming a refugee; he could only step in afterward and try to ease the damage.



So Eric joined the Navy SEALs and became an elite warrior. In a moving and inspiring memoir, told with genuine humility, Eric offers something new in the history of military memoirs: a warrior who wanted to be strong to be good, only to discover that he had to be good to be strong. Throughout his SEAL training and deployments in Kenya, Thailand, Afghanistan, and Iraq, the lessons of his humanitarian work bore fruit. The result is a lesson for us all: the heart and fist together are more powerful than either one alone.
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What listeners say
The audiobook received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with listeners praising its inspiring and thought-provoking content. Many found the narrative both insightful and transformative, offering new perspectives on life's purpose and service. The storytelling was described as engaging and impactful, encouraging listeners to reconsider their own life journeys. Overall, it was considered a compelling and memorable listening experience. Listeners appreciated the depth and breadth of the experiences shared.
Profile Avatar Ryan S May 2018

Very very enjoyable listen .. the mans a god damn road scholar ffs!!!

Profile Avatar Javier S. Oct 2018

One of the best books I've listened to. Made me think about my purpose in life and how I can help others.

Profile Avatar Joseph H. Jul 2021

Interesting story of travel and service by a man who embraces adventure and challenges.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2021

I wasnt sure I would enjoy this book but thought I would give it a go and its one of the most enjoyable reads/listens I have had for some time, I would definately recommend it.

Profile Avatar Philip H. Feb 2021

Fascinating story that I thoroughly enjoyed. Greitens certainly took a road less traveled fulfilling his college years and 20s to experience life in third world countries and using that background to improve his effectiveness as a Navy Seal.

Profile Avatar Katrina S. Jan 2021

One of the best books I have listened to. WOW

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2021

Insightful and inspiring.

Profile Avatar Greenbird1571 Jan 2021

I love the way the author describes this way of living, by “The Heart and the Fist”

Profile Avatar Deb W. Jan 2021

Absolutely inspiring, brilliant on every level. Time to rethink life’s journey for 2021!

Profile Avatar Chris A. Jan 2021

This is an amazing book. It gives a new perspective on tradjedies that cannot be described by the news. It also offers solutions from a point of view that is unexpected.

Profile Avatar Jimmyd. Dec 2020

Great read! Thank-You for all you’ve done!!

Profile Avatar Ivie A. Dec 2020

this author hammers home bravery, couage, but most of all humanity.

Profile Avatar Joseph B. Nov 2019

A great book for formation, containing many lessons from a very admirable man. Thank you Mr Greitens.

The Heart and the Fist: The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy SEAL

The Heart and the Fist: The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy SEAL

Author: Eric Greitens
Read by: Eric Greitens
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