Want to find a book to read this July Fourth Weekend?
I couldn’t stop putting this book down and finished it in one sitting (one day).
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An emotional biography of a SEAL TEAM SIX operator name Adam Brown, who was killed in August 2011. An incredible story: I don’t think I’ve ever read such a real and powerful account of drug addiction than I did in this book (which is worth buying the book in of itself) and how he failed so many times; yet, it’s also a story of faith and how Jesus Christ changed his life around, and through him others as well. Based upon interviews of SEALs, family members and his widowed wife, it is also balanced with official Navy record. Adam Brown was an incredible man of God, American, SEAL and human being. His battle with the inner demons of drugs, his entrance into the SEALs despite his small size is already itself an incredible story in it’s own right: But then we also learned that Adam Brown went on to try out and selected for SEAL SNIPER and a member of DEVGRU/SEAL TEAM 6 (the tier one outfit that got Bin Laden) despite the disadvantage of losing an eye and crushing his dominant hand (which he had to resort to shooting with his weak hand). I appreciated how this book shared so much about the wife’s journey as a NAVY wife, and how it was with the loss of her husbands with her kids. It’s indeed a story of faith but the author does a good job of showing how faith doesn’t sugar coat the harsh realities of this world: from disappointments and failure of kicking a drug addictions, the imperfection of believers, and the mystery of why God allow some to die and others to live. Reading this as a father of a one year old and a three month old, i can’t help tearing up especially towards the end of the book. As I have said in my reviews of other SEALs book, I believe every American ought to read a book like this–especially considering the small percentage today of those who serve. You would get a better picture and a deeper appreciation for the sacrifice of those who served and their families since 9/11. I highly recommend this book.
Thank-you for the article. I am always looking for good reading material for my boys. This looks like something worthwhile to send their way. God bless you.
Joy,
I think your sons will appreciate this!
[…] 3.) Fearless: The Heroic Story of One Navy SEAL’s Sacrifice by Eric Blehm […]
Wow, sounds like a really good book. I have to definitely get this book as well…
…One more thing SLIMJIM, what do you think about the book “Seal of God”? I really like the guys encounter with a heckler using a presuppositional approach to apologetics. Here it is:
I was wondering what your take was on his book. I was thinking of buying that one as well…
Hey brother!
I love reading biographies of Navy SEALs–especially if they are Christian. I have reviewed Chad William’s book here: https://veritasdomain.wordpress.com/2012/11/13/review-seal-of-god-by-chad-williams/
I don’t want to sound mean but with the passing of time, I think Chad Williams book is a bit immature. I didn’t think a book that spent a long time talking about juvenile prank do anything for me. Furthermore, there’s some things he has said about fellow SEALs that I don’t know if it was right to say in print. I am also concern for him theologically as he’s willing to promote his book to the point of taking pictures with some of the more questionable people theologically from TBN.
I must say others might be more edified reading Fearless or even “Behind Enemy Lines” which is a biography of a SEAL who later went to The Master’s Seminary.
Thanks brother,
This response and your article was certainly helpful. Always appreciate your insight :)
Looking forward to mutually learn from you as well brother!