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Best Navy Seal Books

Dive into the lives of the elite with the most recommended Navy Seal books, meticulously ranked by their frequency in prominent reading lists.

Recommendations from 15 articles, Joe Rogan, Cory Booker, Casey Neistat and 15 others.
Best Navy Seal Books
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Fearless
The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown
Eric Blehm - 2012-05-22
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In Fearless, readers get an intimate look into the life of Navy SEAL Adam Brown, a fun-loving daredevil from Arkansas who rose to become one of the most legendary operators in SEAL Team SIX. Despite his struggles with addiction and brushes with the law, Adam's determination to become the best of the best fueled his journey to redemption and ultimately led to his heroic sacrifice. This gripping chronicle of heroism, humanity, and faith explores the personal lives of SEAL Team SIX members as husbands, fathers, and friends, giving readers an unforgettable portrayal of true bravery.
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Jaxson Ryker
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Extreme Ownership
Jocko Willink - 2015-10-20
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Learn how to apply powerful leadership principles from the battlefield to your business and life with this gripping narrative from two US Navy SEAL officers who led the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. Detailing the mindset and principles that enable SEAL units to accomplish the most difficult combat missions, this book challenges leaders everywhere to fulfill their ultimate purpose: lead and win. Revolutionize your leadership development with Extreme Ownership.
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Lone Survivor
The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10
Marcus Luttrell - 2007-06-12 (first published in 2006)
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A Navy SEAL's firsthand account of heroism during a secret military operation in Afghanistan. Follow fire team leader Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of Operation Redwing, and his teammates as they fight ferociously in the mountains against al Qaeda assassins. Luttrell shares his brutal training and the rite of passage required by the Navy SEALs, taking readers through a monstrous battle fought in the desolate peaks of Afghanistan. This is a rich, moving chronicle of courage, honor, and patriotism that pays tribute to his fallen teammates.
Recommended by
Marc Andreessen
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Service
A Navy SEAL at War
Marcus Luttrell - 2012-05-08 (first published in 2011)
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"Service" by Marcus Luttrell is a powerful tribute to the warrior brotherhood and the unbreakable bonds formed on the battlefield. Through Luttrell's experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan, including his time with SEAL Team 5 and Operation Redwing, readers are given a firsthand account of the sacrifices made by those who serve their country. With new details about his miraculous rescue, this thrilling war story offers a reflection on what it truly means to answer a higher calling and the depths of loyalty and friendship that come with it.
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No Easy Day
The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama Bin Laden
Mark Owen - 2012-09-04
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Explore the planning and execution of one of the most crucial military operations in recent history, culminating in the final moments of a terrorist mastermind. Follow Navy SEAL Team Six member Mark Owen on his journey from missions that never made headlines to the streets of Iraq and the mountaintops of Afghanistan. With incredible detail and firsthand accounts, witness the physical and mental endurance required of a SEAL and the formation of the most elite units in the military. No Easy Day is a fascinating look inside the War on Terror and the exceptional sacrifices of those who keep America safe.
Recommended by
Paul Graham
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American Sniper LP
Chris Kyle - 2012-01-03
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This gripping memoir follows U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, who recorded the most career sniper kills in U.S. military history. Iraqi insurgents named him al-Shaitan (“the devil”) and placed a bounty on his head, but Kyle protected his fellow soldiers with deadly accuracy. He shares personal accounts of braving heavy fire and staring down insurgents, as well as the pain of war and the strains it put on his marriage and family. American Sniper is a thrilling and unforgettable account of a world-class sniper and his life experiences during the War on Terror.
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Breaking BUD/S
How Regular Guys Can Become Navy SEALs
DH Xavier - 2013-12-05
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This comprehensive guide to Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Training is written by Navy SEALs Mark Owens and DH Xavier. With over 400 pages of unique insight, readers will gain access to mental toughness techniques, physical conditioning tips, and step-by-step application guides. The clear and funny writing style, complete with tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), is sure to engage readers. Though the humor may offend sensitive readers, for those looking to join the elite Navy SEALs, this book is a must-read.
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Make Your Bed
Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World
Admiral William H. McRaven - 2017-04-04
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This inspiring book takes lessons from Navy Seal training to provide practical advice on how anyone can overcome challenges and change the world. From making your bed to facing hardship with determination and courage, the author shares personal stories and simple wisdom that will inspire readers to achieve more, even in life's darkest moments.
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Can't Hurt Me
Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
David Goggins - 2018-12-04
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Explore the remarkable transformation of a depressed young man facing poverty, prejudice and abuse who became a decorated U.S. Armed Forces icon and conqueror of endurance athlete records. Discover the secrets behind his mental toughness, self-discipline and hard work, as he shares his incredible life story and the path to unlocking the full potential within us all. This book will inspire you to push through pain, overcome fears, and surpass your wildest expectations.
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The Warrior Elite
The Forging of SEAL Class 228
Dick Couch - 2003-01-28 (first published in 2001)
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Explore the grueling process of becoming a Navy SEAL in The Warrior Elite. Former SEAL Dick Couch delves into the relentless training that transforms young men into warriors, seeking out those with character, courage, and an unflinching willingness to do whatever it takes. With a postscript detailing SEAL efforts in Afghanistan, this book takes you inside the world's toughest military training.
No Hero by Mark Owen
SEAL Team Six by Howard E. Wasdin
The Operator by Robert O'Neill
Living with a SEAL by Jesse Itzler
Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink
Saving Bravo by Stephan Talty
How to Shoot Like a Navy SEAL by Chris Sajnog
Red Cell by Richard Marcinko
Men in Green Faces by Gene Wentz
The Finishing School by Dick Couch
By Water Beneath the Walls by Benjamin H. Milligan
Warrior Soul by Chuck Pfarrer
Navy SEAL Mental Toughness by Chris Lambertsen
Unbeatable Mind by Mark Divine
Navy SEALs by Dick Couch
SEAL Survival Guide by Cade Courtley
How to Become a Navy SEAL by Don Mann
Self-Discipline by John Collins
Raising Men by Eric Davis