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The Making of a Navy SEAL

Brandon Webb
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The Making of a Navy SEAL

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2015

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Brandon Webb

The Making of a Navy SEAL

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1990s-2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Making of a Navy SEAL by Brandon Webb and Marcus Luttrell follows Webb’s journey from his determined childhood through rigorous Navy SEAL training, detailing his efforts and eventual rise to Course Manager of the Navy SEAL Sniper Program. The book highlights Webb's experiences, from basic training to sniper school, emphasizing perseverance, teamwork, and the continuous drive to overcome adversity.

Inspirational

Challenging

Adventurous

Gritty

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.4

1,404 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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The Making of a Navy SEAL by Brandon Webb offers an engaging and inspiring account of intense training and personal growth. Readers appreciate the raw, authentic storytelling and valuable life lessons. However, some criticize the pacing and occasional repetitiveness. Overall, it's a compelling read for those interested in military and leadership themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Making of a Navy SEAL?

A reader who would enjoy The Making of a Navy SEAL by Brandon Webb is typically interested in military history, personal resilience, and elite training experiences. Fans of Marcus Luttrell's Lone Survivor and Chris Kyle's American Sniper would find Webb's memoir equally compelling and insightful.

4.4

1,404 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1990s-2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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