The Warrior's Heart: becoming a man of compassion and courage / Eric Greitens / 263 pages

In this adaptation of his adult book The Heart and the Fist, Eric Greitens shares his story for teen readers.  Each chapter tells a story from Eric's life and how his experiences and choices made him the man he is today.  His emphasis is on the choices we make at every stage of our lives and how each individual can make a difference.  The book shares his experiences in Bosnian refugee camps, working with survivors of genocide in Rwanda, and helping at a home for street children in Bolivia.  His decision to join the Navy and enter SEAL training resulted from his conviction that he needed to be proactive in protecting people.  Eric shares every phase of the rigorous SEAL training.  Not everyone can be Eric Greitens, but he helps young readers recognize the contributions they can make by serving.