The Heart and the Fist: The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy SEAL Free Audiobook Download by Eric Greitens

Eric Greitens, who was born in 1970, and grew up on a farm in Missouri (a place known for producing some of the most violent military personnel), describes how he came to be a Navy SEAL. He enlisted as a Naval Academy dropout and completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training in just over three months before graduating with honors at the top of his class. His motivation for becoming a SEAL came from watching the Beirut bombings and experiencing combat during the invasion of Iraq. From 2001-2010, Eric served eight tours across Afghanistan and Iraq and he participated in more than 100 different missions, including rescuing hostages (including Dr. Dilawar) during Operation Anaconda and saving an American ambassador during the bombing in Baghdad.

Eric Greitens is a former humanitarian and police officer who became a Navy SEAL. After graduating from West Point, he went on to work with global security firms such as Blackwater. But everything changed when he was deployed to Iraq. It was during this time that Eric realized the importance of doing good in his life, but couldn't do it as a civilian. Thus, Eric decided to make the career change and enlist into the military just so he could help people.

Eric Greitens has built a career in service to others, from his work as a humanitarian aid worker in Guatemala to the founder and CEO of The Heart and the Fist Foundation. His heart led him to deliver food, water and medical care to some of the most vulnerable people on earth. His fist was developed by extensive military training, including time spent at Coronado Naval Base. Greitens' memoir reads like an adventure story that tells of physical toughness, emotional courage and spiritual transformation.

Eric Greitens is no stranger to adversity. He has served as a humanitarian in war zones, attended an elite military academy, and has been involved in the United States Navy SEALs. In The Heart and the Fist: The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy SEAL he takes his readers on a journey from childhood through his time as a humanitarian to his decision to enlist in the Navy.

"Eric Greitens, in my view, is a guy who exemplifies the Navy SEAL ethos," said author David G. Evans. "He's somebody who has been able to find meaning and purpose by helping others." Aspiring to become a Navy SEAL, Eric had higher education and was ready for the challenge of learning how to fight. But what he found was that there was much more to learn than fighting with weapons; he realized that there were ethical constraints that needed to be taken into account.

Eric Greitens is a humanitarian, a Navy SEAL and one of the most interesting people in America today. This memoir is a detailed account of how he went from being an enemy to the United States to becoming a public servant. The Heart and the Fist was published in 2006 but it feels as relevant now as it did then, if not more so.