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A former Navy SEAL’s letters on facing hardship with courage
2015Fast paceThoughtful
What it is about
Eric Greitens writes as a series of letters to a friend who faced a hard time. He draws on Stoic and other philosophers and his own experience. The book is meant to help readers handle suffering with purpose.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like Stoic-style books.
What you will get
The author later became involved in political controversy.
Resilience Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Self-help · Resilience · Philosophy · Letters
Length
288 pages · ≈ 8 h
More about this book
Characters
Eric Greitens.
Setting
Hard times and personal struggles.
What makes it different
A book of letters that blends philosophy and military experience.
Feel
Earnest, direct and reflective.
Four Thousand Weeks
I Thought It Was Just Me
Tough Times Never Last, but Tough People Do!
Braving the Wilderness
Power vs. Force
Siblings Without Rivalry
How to Enjoy Your Life and Your Job
Ego Is the Enemy