The Warrior's Heart: Becoming a Man of Compassion and Courage
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2012
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Description
The New York Times-bestselling author and Navy SEAL “describes his adventurous life in a manner that many teen boys will find inspirational” (VOYA).
In this adaptation of his bestselling book, The Heart and the Fist, Eric speaks directly to teen readers, interweaving memoir and intimate second-person narratives that ask the reader to put themselves in the shoes of himself and others. Readers will share in Eric’s evolution from average kid to globe-traveling humanitarian to warrior, training and serving with the most elite military outfit in the world: the Navy SEALs. Along the way, they’ll be asked to consider the power of choices, of making the decision each and every day to act with courage and compassion so that they grow to be tomorrow’s heroes. Sure to inspire and motivate.
A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year
“It’s no small feat to make a difference in somebody’s life. By sharing these stories with young readers, [Greitens] now has a chance to make a difference in a few more.”—The New York Times Book Review
“[An] engaging and important book.”—Los Angeles Times
“An uncommon (to say the least) coming of age, retraced with well-deserved pride but not self-aggrandizement, and as thought provoking as it is entertaining.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Adapted from the adult title The Heart and the Fist, this volume has been rearranged, shortened, and streamlined in way sure to appeal to its new audience.”—School Library Journal
In this adaptation of his bestselling book, The Heart and the Fist, Eric speaks directly to teen readers, interweaving memoir and intimate second-person narratives that ask the reader to put themselves in the shoes of himself and others. Readers will share in Eric’s evolution from average kid to globe-traveling humanitarian to warrior, training and serving with the most elite military outfit in the world: the Navy SEALs. Along the way, they’ll be asked to consider the power of choices, of making the decision each and every day to act with courage and compassion so that they grow to be tomorrow’s heroes. Sure to inspire and motivate.
A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year
“It’s no small feat to make a difference in somebody’s life. By sharing these stories with young readers, [Greitens] now has a chance to make a difference in a few more.”—The New York Times Book Review
“[An] engaging and important book.”—Los Angeles Times
“An uncommon (to say the least) coming of age, retraced with well-deserved pride but not self-aggrandizement, and as thought provoking as it is entertaining.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Adapted from the adult title The Heart and the Fist, this volume has been rearranged, shortened, and streamlined in way sure to appeal to its new audience.”—School Library Journal
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Street Date:
10/09/2012
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780547927817
ASIN:
B008BC56US
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 6.3, 10 Points
Level 6.3, 10 Points
Lexile measure:
910
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APA Citation (style guide)
Eric Greitens. (2012). The Warrior's Heart: Becoming a Man of Compassion and Courage. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Eric Greitens. 2012. The Warrior's Heart: Becoming a Man of Compassion and Courage. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Eric Greitens, The Warrior's Heart: Becoming a Man of Compassion and Courage. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012.
MLA Citation (style guide)Eric Greitens. The Warrior's Heart: Becoming a Man of Compassion and Courage. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012.
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A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year
“It’s no small feat to make a difference in somebody’s life. By sharing these stories with young readers, [Greitens] now has a chance to make a difference in a few more.”—The New York Times Book Review
“[An] engaging and important book.”—Los Angeles Times
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