Where do I begin? Let me start off by saying, The Warrior Elite is the most influential piece of literature that I have ever read. This book gave me the answer to the biggest question in most young adults minds. That question: what do I want to do with my life? I can proudly say that becoming a Navy SEAL is now and has been my ultimate goal ever since reading The Warrior Elite.
The week before the SEALs killed Osama Bin Laden, my eldest brother (who happens to be pursuing a career as a SEAL currently) handed me a book called The Warrior Elite. He simply said, "Read it, and let me know what you think." So listening to what my brother said I did read the book; however, I did not stop after the first time or the second time. That's right, I read the book from cover to cover three times in two days!
The book, which is a firsthand account on how SEAL candidates complete the grueling six month training course known as BUD/s, is impossible to put down. As you progress in the book , you become connected to the candidates, rooting them on as they test both their physical and mental limits. In some instances, when a candidate quits or is failed-you feel as though you failed yourself. However, once the book reaches its end, and the candidates graduate- you feel that you need to prove to yourself that you could go through this training and survive. In the near future, I will be in Coronado, California to test my limits and work with the best of the best. All you need to know about the Seals and their life is this: "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday."
Thanks for reading. JG
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