Rorke Denver

A copy of this book was given to me, free, in exchange for my honest opinion
I am interested in all things military. My dad was in the army, and I will always regret (a small part of me will) not following in his footsteps. Anyway this was a unique perspective to read from. I have a huge amount of respect for Navy SEALS, not because I consider them heroes, but because I know that it takes a lot to become one. I enjoyed Denver's voice and military experience.

I think that we often toss around the title hero, to those that are both deserving and undeserving, without putting too much thought of what the word means or the burden that it places on the person.

Denver digs deep into the meaning and the expectations we have of heroes. This is not just a military book though. Denver talks also about how the skills and developed training that he went through can be translated to the civilian world. His tone is conversational, not quite serious but not completely laid back. It definitely sounds like a military person is talking, and this is not a bad thing. He mentions how a soldier should be a warrior as well as a thinker, and you can tell that he is of this caliber.

I enjoyed reading this, and I will be getting his other book Damn Few: Making the Modern Seal Warrior and I will be checking out the tv show American Grit, because I believe he is part of it.

4 stars ****… (mehr)

Title: Worth Dying For (A Navy Seal’s Call to the Nation)
Author: Rorke Denver
Pages: 240
Year: 2016
Publisher: Howard
My rating is 5 stars.
Worth Dying For is a very interesting and inspiring read. Rorke delivers a deep message of understanding for people without understanding of the military world. Worth Dying For certainly delivers some very fine points on being a leader, when it is right and when it is wrong to kill, what we can do more for those who sacrifice so much for our freedoms, and being of service in one way or another.
In each of the ten chapters, Rorke addresses some major issues that some people (perhaps many) are fully unaware of or choose to ignore. This book shows what SEALs are capable of and Rorke certainly delivers some lessons that we civilians can learn from: leadership, service, thoughtful, and open-minded. I would recommend this book to others because it shows what the military stands and fights for. And because I believe that God has a plan for Rorke to bring understanding to civilians and members of our military.
Thank you for your service Rorke and God bless.
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