Drawing on stories of their incredible strength, humility and courage, Admiral McRaven has distilled the Hero Code - the ten habits that make ordinary people capable of extraordinary things. McRaven has met some truly exceptional people, from the men and women he served alongside in the Navy SEALS, to inspiring doctors, scientists, politicians and philanthropists.

In the course of his distinguished career Admiral William H. From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed : ten lessons on overcoming barriers, building confidence and finding new inspiration and motivation. He now lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Georgeann.Hardcover. After retiring from the Navy, he served as the Chancellor of the University of Texas System from 2015 to 2018. As a Four-Star Admiral, his final assignment was as Commander of all U.S. In his thirty-seven years as a Navy SEAL, he commanded at every level. Navy Retired) is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book Make Your Bed. 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.Īction-packed, inspiring, and full of thrilling stories from life in the special operations world, Sea Stories is a remarkable memoir from one of America's most accomplished leaders.Īdmiral William H. Sea Stories begins in 1960 at the American 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. 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. McRaven is back with amazing stories of adventure during his career as a Navy SEAL and commander of America's Special Operations Forces.Īdmiral William H. New York, NY: Grand Central (pub: May 21, 2019)įollowing the success of his #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your Bed, which has sold over one million copies, Admiral William H.

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