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The Heart and the Fist
The Heart and the Fist: The education of a humanitarian, the making of a Navy SEAL | Eric Greitens
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THE HEART AND THE FIST shares one mans story of extraordinary leadership and service as both a humanitarian and a warrior. In a life lived at the raw edges of the human experience, Greitens has seen what can be accomplished when compassion and courage come together in meaningful service. As a Rhodes Scholar and Navy SEAL, Greitens worked alongside volunteers who taught art to street children in Bolivia and led US Marines who hunted terrorists in Iraq. Hes learned from nuns who fed the destitute in one of Mother Teresas homes for the dying in India, from aid workers who healed orphaned children in Rwanda, and from Navy SEALs who fought in Afghanistan. He excelled at the hardest military training in the world, and today he works with severely wounded and disabled veterans who are rebuilding their lives as community leaders at home. Greitens offers each of us a new way of thinking about living a meaningful life. We learn that to win any war, even those we wage against ourselves; to create and obtain lasting peace; to save a life; and even, simply to live with purpose requires usevery one of usto be both good and strong.
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Princess-Kingofkings
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My smarty pants son picked this book out himself at Goodwill but wasn't thrilled about a picture. 😎

ljuliel Funny 😄 5y
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booklover76

I read this book several years ago and really enjoyed it. In fact I have recommended it to several friends. But now the author is in the news for allegedly assaulting a woman. I am torn if I should change my rating on Goodreads and other review sites. Thoughts?

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Pickpick

I really enjoyed this book. It is a little choppy but I appreciated the author's insights and perspectives.

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hwestfall
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Starting my Saturday off with a new book and coffee #readwhatyouown

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ErinC
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So many different fonts here. I like the title font but the rest is too much. Particulary the author's name. #fortheloveoffonts. #readjanuary @RealLifeReading

BarbaraTheBibliophage Not the most professional cover design due to #fontoveruse. Hope the book is better than the cover! 8y
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mirenbflores
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“THE FIRST MORTAR round landed as the sun was rising.” #firstlines #amreading

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