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Sea stories : [my life in special operations] / William H. McRaven.

McRaven, William H. (William Harry), 1955- (Author).

Summary:

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. His story begins in 1963 at a French Officer's 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. The audiobook is an unforgettable look back on one man's incredible life, from childhood days sneaking into high-security nuclear sites to a day job of hunting terrorists and rescuing hostages.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781549194962
  • ISBN: 1549194968
  • Physical Description: 8 audio discs (approximately 10 hr., 30 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Unabridged.
  • Publisher: [New York, N.Y.] : Hachette Audio, 2019.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Includes a PDF of photos"--Container.
Disc 8 contains the conclusion to the book and includes PDF files (Mac & PC compatible).
Subtitle from container.
Participant or Performer Note:
Read by the author.

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Subject: McRaven, William H. (William Harry), 1955-
United States. Navy. SEALs > Biography.
Admirals > United States > Biography.
Special operations (Military science) > Biography.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.

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Independence Branch 359.0092 M174 2019 (Text) 33126023729027 Compact Discs Nonfiction Available -
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  • Library Journal Reviews : LJ Reviews 2019 September

    Retired Admiral McRaven was a Navy SEAL whose career was the stuff of which legends are made. Though he's probably best known for his line from a commencement address in which he stated that if one wants to change the world one should begin by making one's bed in the morning, McRaven saw combat as a SEAL and oversaw the operations which captured Saddam Hussein, rescued Captain Richard Phillips, and killed Osama bin Laden. From his youth as a military brat, his drive and daring were a nearly perfect match for Special Forces. While not a polished narrator, McRaven is an excellent speaker, and his reading of his own work is very pleasant on the ear. It is more like a conversation than a performance and his reading quickly captures the listener's attention and keeps it throughout. VERDICT Public libraries and those with a significant military clientele should consider—Michael Fein, Central Virginia Community Coll. Lib., Lynchburg

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