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This book is a masterpiece of warrior wisdom that shows how to overcome obstacles with positive action. The best-selling author, Navy SEAL, and humanitarian Eric Greitens offers a self-help book unlike any other. Two years ago, Eric Greitens unexpectedly heard from a former SEAL comrade, a brother-in-arms he hadn't seen in a decade. Drew Sheets had been one of the toughest of the tough. But ever since he returned home from war to his young family in a small logging town, he'd been struggling. Without a sense of purpose, plagued by PTSD, and masking his pain with heavy drinking, he needed help. Drew and Eric started writing and talking nearly every day, and Eric set down his thoughts on what it takes to build resilience in our lives. Eric's letters -- drawing on both his own experience and wisdom from ancient and modern thinkers -- are now gathered and edited into a timeless handbook. They explain how we can build purpose, confront the pain in our lives, practice compassion, develop our vocations, find a mentor, create happiness, follow a role model, think about the story of our lives, and much more. Resilience grapples with real hardship. The lessons are deep, yet practical, and the advice leads to clear solutions. This is a profoundly hopeful book. We all face pain, difficulty, and doubt. But with resilience, we can lead vital, flourishing lives. - Publisher.
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Both a fascinating concept and a great read, Eric Greiten's sophomore book is a resource for leaders, thinkers and anyone who may walk through hard times. So... everyone.
If you're a fan of the Stoic philosophers, the Bible or even Confucius, you will recognize the “common sense” and wisdom within - but more than than a Seneca redux, Greitens makes philosophy an active process.
If you're even remotely interested in this book, you should read it. I could do it justice in a review. If you're NOT remotely interested, well, maybe get it from the library. But you will probably buy it, because there is so much to highlight, underline and comment about!