Fearless: The Heroic Story of One Navy SEAL's Sacrifice in the Hunt for Osama Bin Laden and the Unwavering Devotion of the Woman Who Loved Him by Eric Blehm

Jul 11, 2012 Jeff Randleman rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Book Review - Fearless by Eric Blehm

Biographies have been a solid staple of my reading diet for the past few months. Looking deep into the lives of great people is educational, inspiring, and helps me become more of the person that I'm created to be. For most of my life, I dreaded reading the biographies that was assigned to read, or given by friends and families. But recently, I have discovered that learning from the lives of others has incredible benefits for my life.

Last night, in tears, I fi...more

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Mar 29, 2013 Mal rated it 3 of 5 stars

Fearless tells the life story of Adam Brown which leaves you in awe of the man and all he conquered in his lifetime. Adam lived life to the fullest and overcame obstacles with his steadfast determination and belief in God. Adam was able to reach his full potential with the unconditional love and support of his family and wife. He was a man that exemplified integrity and practiced what he preached. Adam veritably left a legacy and will always be remembered. Fearless leaves such an impression to b...more

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Oct 19, 2012 Kim Haight rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Wow... wow.... wow! Done and everything from halfway through is even more so now.... Love it! Gives me even more pride and gratitude in our Military and Allied Forces...

More than halfway through... I could hardly put this one down last night... I have found that what touches me the most lately in what I am reading is where the story is based on a true story.

I want more from my library than my occasional "wonderfully written" romance novels (and there are sooo many great ones, that I just have...more

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Apr 25, 2013 Susy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Full disclosure: I did not want to read this book but when a member of my book group suggested it twice I said I'd read it for her. I know our politics are different; I know she's fiercely proud if her Navy pilot son (as she should be) but the mindset of a SEAL team member just didn't appeal to me. And as another reviewer said "this book was like eating a dry sandwich." There was far too much telling and not enough showing of what made Adam Adam. I feel like if the story was told more in the mom...more

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Apr 03, 2013 Sarah Eiseman rated it 5 of 5 stars

Originally posted on Sarahsbookshelf.com:

This book was a biography of Navy SEAL Adam Brown, written by Eric Blehm. The book accounts Brown’s experience posthumously based on accounts from family and teammates, as well as Brown’s own personal writings. I tend to gravitate toward first-person memoirs, but this one interested me, and was recently published, so I thought I’d give it a shot.

Be prepared when you pick this book up to cry. You will definitely cry. Adam was an amazing person, which was o...more Originally posted on Sarahsbookshelf.com:

This book was a biography of Navy SEAL Adam Brown, written by Eric Blehm. The book accounts Brown’s experience posthumously based on accounts from family and teammates, as well as Brown’s own personal writings. I tend to gravitate toward first-person memoirs, but this one interested me, and was recently published, so I thought I’d give it a shot.

Be prepared when you pick this book up to cry. You will definitely cry. Adam was an amazing person, which was only further highlighted by what others said about him in this book. It truly is a moving eulogy. Brown overcame quite a bit to become a member of SEAL Team Six–even losing eye and having a few other health issues that might have gotten him out of the service. His history with drugs could have been something that stopped him at the recruiter’s door, but friends and family believed in him and he was given second chances that he never seemed to take for granted. I think the best example of this was his wife Kelley, who stuck by him through a number of close calls when others might have walked away.

This book really touches on the human side of service. Adam truly had a “can do” attitude and a very generous heart. His faith helped him through a number of trying times that his teammates related in the book. Some of whom share their own personal beliefs and how they shifted after knowing Adam’s history and what he overcame to get where he ended up.

Putting this book down was an emotional process. The book was well written, thoughtful, and thought-provoking. When asked who would volunteer for something–anything–Adam’s response was always “I got it.” What a great model. How can we all be more like Adam in our lives?

If you want to find out more about Adam after reading this book, check out FearlessNavySeal.com, where you can see the Memorial Board with reader responses–some of them quite moving. You can also check out the Adam Brown Legacy Fund, which supports charities that the fund contributes directly to.(less)

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Feb 21, 2013 Kimberly Bower rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Fearless by Eric Blehm chronicles the life of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown from his childhood in Arkansas to his final mission in Afghanistan. His early life and noble character are shaped in our minds through stories of his home life, friendships during his school years, and then choices that nearly destroyed him and landed him in jail. His acceptance of Christ began his turnaround. Much attention is given to the grueling training at each level of service, missions, setbacks and his c...more

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Feb 08, 2013 Create With Joy rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Some people believe that heroes are born.
Others believe that heroes are made.
A few believe that certain individuals are destined to become heroes.

What do you believe?

After reading the story of Adam Brown – an American patriot and Navy SEAL who overcame incredible odds to serve his country and, ultimately, sacrificed his life in service to a cause he believed in and a country he loved – I cannot help but think there is a bit of truth in each of those theories.

Fearless by Eric Blehm is the true st...more

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Feb 04, 2013 Emma rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Fearless is the life story of Adam Brown, a member of the Navy Seal Team SIX who gave his life in Afghanistan a year before his team participated in the successful raid against Osama bin Laden’s compound which resulted in the terrorist’s death. At the request of his family and his surviving team members, this is a full biography, starting back with how his parents met and his rather boisterous childhood – complete with jumping off bridges. Along the way, his life was derailed by drugs, but betwe...more Fearless is the life story of Adam Brown, a member of the Navy Seal Team SIX who gave his life in Afghanistan a year before his team participated in the successful raid against Osama bin Laden’s compound which resulted in the terrorist’s death. At the request of his family and his surviving team members, this is a full biography, starting back with how his parents met and his rather boisterous childhood – complete with jumping off bridges. Along the way, his life was derailed by drugs, but between God, his parents, his wife, and the Navy, he pulled himself up by the boot straps and hit the deck plates running.

In the early chapters of this book, I found myself wondering why it had been written. So many of our service men and women have given their lives over the years, and the story of Adam Brown, while inspiring, seemed an odd one to single out. Yet toward the end of the book, I began to realize that the book had been written not to commemorate a certain glorious deed on the battlefield, but to honor a life well lived. This man laid down his life in a foreign country for our sake, leaving a young wife and children behind. His family and his teammates have chosen to honor his memory by sharing with us this chance to know an amazing man we will never have the ability to meet on this earth. Instead of laying a wreath on his tomb, we can express our gratitude for his sacrifice by learning and growing from his story.

And perhaps it remains a little strange that one soldier has been singled out. And perhaps we have a need for many more books like this one. But for now, it is a poignant reminder that behind every name on the news was a smiling child who grew into an individual with the courage and the grace to lay down their life for us.

Find out more and leave a message for the Browns at: http://fearlessnavyseal.com/
Reblogged from my site: www.myrdan.com
My thanks to WaterBrook Multnomah for providing me with a copy of Fearless, in return for my honest opinion of the book.(less)

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Jan 26, 2013 Wade Harris rated it 5 of 5 stars

Fearless by Eric Blehm is a story of redemption and love. The book is a biography about the life of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown. One of the highlights of this book is that it tells the bad and the good of a national hero who gave his life for this country. If you only read about the first twenty years of Adam Brown's life you would see the sad story of a kid who fell into all sorts of trouble and eventually ended up with his parents seeing him arrested. We are blessed though to read t...more Fearless by Eric Blehm is a story of redemption and love. The book is a biography about the life of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown. One of the highlights of this book is that it tells the bad and the good of a national hero who gave his life for this country. If you only read about the first twenty years of Adam Brown's life you would see the sad story of a kid who fell into all sorts of trouble and eventually ended up with his parents seeing him arrested. We are blessed though to read the whole story and learn about the power of forgiveness and unfailing love. All of this leads to Adam Brown being a highly respected and loved SEAL member. The kind of guy that anyone would want on their team.

The surprise is the other heroes in the book. America was blessed with such a warrior because of the unfailing love of his parents and wife. As you read the accounts of how his wife pursued and believed in him while they were dating you can not help but be convicted of what it means to truly love. I am a father of three girls and if my daughter came home with accounts like Kelly Brown I would flip out. However God led her to support her boyfriend and husband through his battles of addiction. In Kelly Brown we see the love of Christ and picture of how Christ stands with us and helps us grow. You will be blown away as you read the accounts of the heroes in this book.

Whether you are a husband, wife, parents of a wayward child you will find hope and encouragement in this book. For those who have made some bad choices you will find encouragement that all is not lost and that there is always hope to start fresh and new.

Followers of Jesus Christ, you will learn what it means to love and how difficult it can be at times to love.

Men you will see a picture of strength and gentleness. As a man I strive to have the gentleness that Adam Brown had with his family and the courage he exhibited in the battle field. He exemplifies what it means to be a man an not because he was a Navy SEAL but rather because of his controlled strength.

Women in Kelly Brown you find a beautiful example of a godly woman who supported her husband. Although difficult she always believed in her husband and fought for him.

In the end through this story of redemption we see how a life well lived leads to having an impact long after we have died. The truth is that for some much of the fruit from their life will never fully be seen until they die. Praise God for His redemption of us in His son Jesus Christ. God can use any of us to do great things for His Kingdom.

Pick up Fearless by Eric Blehm today.

Read Chapter one of Fearless

I received a copy of Fearless by Eric Blehm for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.(less)

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Jan 25, 2013 Dan Cooley rated it 5 of 5 stars

Fearless: Best Book of 2013?

The Good: The Story

Adam Brown’s story of going from a normal kind, to what looks like totally screwing up his life to a Navy SEAL Team SIX operator, to a lover of a wife and kids, to a hero – THIS IS A MUST-READ. This may be the best book to come out in 2013. A sub-plot is true story about the love of God that never stopped pursuing this messed-up man.

I found the author’s note in the Afterword most interesting, “Adam’s story stands on it’s own. . . his story has cont...more

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Jan 08, 2013 Ty rated it 5 of 5 stars

Incredible story about an incredible man. Adam Brown was the very fabric of which heroes are made. Fearless, courageous, resilient, undaunted, humble, God-fearing, Christian, caring father, husband, son, brother, friend... the list of positive adjectives goes on and on. The title is not hyperbole, it is indeed the descriptive term most apt to describe Adam Brown's life from a very early age until his untimely death at the hands of Taliban and Al Qaeda terrorists.

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Sep 17, 2012 Mary rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book is not your typical SEAL story, although all of them are inspiring examples of great men that sacrifice more than we can imagine to honor the patriot blood that runs through their veins to protect this great country. This story about Adam Brown is that and so much more. In the end, I could summarize that this book is about love. Love of a forgiving and strengthening God, love of a great woman, love of country, love of family, and love of the SEAL brotherhood. Love. Not a word that you...more

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Sep 11, 2012 James Somahkawahho rated it 4 of 5 stars

Everyone has been hearing about the Navy SEAL novel "No Easy Day". I personally think the guy who wrote it may have put himself and family and other SEAL team members in harmsway.

I am going to tell you about what I think about Adam Brown (Navy SEAL) and this biography that was written about him. He started out as a high school athlete, lost his way and got hooked on; coke, crack, meth and almost anything else you can think of. He was arrested several times because of the drugs. After two years h...more

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Aug 30, 2012 Darlene Quinn rated it 5 of 5 stars

Fearless was a gripping story of love, devotion, and courage. Although I thought I knew a great deal about drug addiction and what it took to overcome it, I learned so much more. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has a family member who is fighting a similar battle. Eric Blehm has give the reader a detailed and truthful picture of Adam Brown--his victories and his faith, as well as his demons, all wrapped up in a page turning story. As a bonus the reader is taken into the world of...more

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Jul 29, 2012 Lisa H rated it 5 of 5 stars

I was interested in this book because I like to read about the military. And I was in the US Navy years ago. I was not prepared for what I read.

This autobiography (which I don't tend towards reading) was a beautiful example of both military pride and God's love. Adam's story is filled with defeat, humiliation, huge success, and abundant love.

The story of a true child of God that we all want to be. I will not spoil the story by stating specifics (you really need to read it), but Adam's life start...more

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Jul 17, 2012 Linda rated it 5 of 5 stars

FEARLESS is typically a book you would find men reading. For some reason, I am drawn to stories of men who have sacrificed their lives or given their service for our country through the military. This is Adam Brown’s life story, from Hot Springs, Arkansas, and it has touched my heart in a million different ways. He was proud to be from the state of Arkansas, which you will see as you read through the book.

As it states in the book, Adam was born three minutes after his twin sister, Manda, and it...more FEARLESS is typically a book you would find men reading. For some reason, I am drawn to stories of men who have sacrificed their lives or given their service for our country through the military. This is Adam Brown’s life story, from Hot Springs, Arkansas, and it has touched my heart in a million different ways. He was proud to be from the state of Arkansas, which you will see as you read through the book.

As it states in the book, Adam was born three minutes after his twin sister, Manda, and it was the last time she beat him at anything. She came out crying; he came out quiet, looking around. From an early age, he pulled off dare-devil feats that would keep his mother on pins and needles. Pain was something that didn’t bother him. What mattered to him was helping others, doing the right thing, not letting pain hold him back, and standing up for the underdog, all with deep, heartfelt compassion.

Adam’s shenanigans throughout this high school years made you wonder if he’d live to graduate. But he did. When his three best buddies went off to college, Adam seemed to lose his sense of purpose. He got into the wrong crowd and did what he never thought he’d ever do–street drugs, which led to jail time. This went on for some years, until he met his sweetheart, Kelley, whom he married, had a son and eventually a daughter, and was guided into the service. How he got into the service is a story in itself!

Eric does a spectacular job of describing the man, Adam, with all his quirkiness, fun-loving personality, dedication, failures, achievements, faith, deep compassion, and his deep love for his wife and children, as well as his dedication to the men he served with and the country he served. Even through his extensive training as a Navy SEAL (and no, I do not remember all the titles), you will find him standing out partly due to his quirky behaviors, but also because of his overcoming achievements and bravery. Never have I ‘met’ a man with the caliber of commitment to his country, fellow servicemen and family.

Your emotions will ride high and low as Adam’s life takes on the highs and lows of achievement and disappointment. This is a book of reality, and there are some crushing moments. You will find yourself rooting for Adam, but also taking stock of the steadfastness of his wife. Military wives are one of a kind and are to be commended for their own bravery while their husbands are gone on duty and encouraging them throughout. What would bring Adam and Kelley through all the struggles and deployments was their deep faith in the Lord. God worked many wonders through their lives.

The combat missions are told in such a fashion that you are going through the elements and conditions along with the men. Their tenacity and endurance make me proud to know we have men who are willing to fight for our safety at the cost of their lives if necessary. The select mission at the end will bring it full circle, though the missions have not ended. Though the book revolves around Adam, he knew that working with the SEALS was a team effort. He took no glory for himself.

The other major thing you will find in this book is what these Navy SEALS did for the women and children in the countries they were serving in that the American media did not show us on TV. That truth alone stands out to show us that Americans were not evil-doers out to just conquer another nation as we were led to believe back home.

This book will inspire young boys and men to be proud to serve in our military, holding up a standard for them to work toward. Special thanks go to Eric Blehm for writing this gutsy, true story about Naval Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Adam Brown, who overcame tremendous odds in his rise to the top tier of the U.S. military: SEAL Team SIX. The tender warrior. This story was told to Eric by Adam’s family, friends, teachers, coaches, the military, his SEAL team members, and letters and journals he wrote.

I received this book free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group in exchange for my honest review. No monetary compensation was exchanged.(less)

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Jul 15, 2012 Belindachaplin rated it 5 of 5 stars

"Fearless" by Eric Blehm is the true story of Navy Seal Adam Brown who was killed in Afghanistan in 2010 leaving behind a wife and 2 children. It is a story that not only shows his whole life with no holds barred, but also encourages us to live our own lives fearlessly. He was a Christian and lived out his faith - showing us how to be warriors in the true sense.

Even though I expected to be moved by the book (he does die, and you know that going in), I didn't realise the journey it would take me...more

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Jul 06, 2012 Chris rated it 5 of 5 stars

When Navy SEAL Adam Brown woke up on March 17, 2010, he didn’t know he would die that night in the Hindu Kush Mountains of Afghanistan—but he was ready: In a letter to his children, not meant to be seen unless the worst happened, he wrote, “I’m not afraid of anything that might happen to me on this earth, because I know no matter what, nothing can take my spirit from me.”
The story of Adam Brown recounted in “Fearless” is one, at least superficially, that resembles many of those surrounding other...more

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Jun 20, 2012 Rcopithorne rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: military

WOW! Thats all that comes to mind. Alot of military memoirs (especially SEALS Books) spend the first 5 chapters covering BUD/S Training. If you have read books before you often get bored with reading the the same breakdowns of how hard,tough and grueling the training is. I am NOT taking away from this at all as these are warriors. Fearless brings you into WHO Adam really was. From a goofy kid, prankster and respectful child to his dark days battling addiction and jail time. To read about someone...more

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Jun 19, 2012 Ellen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: christian-biography, christian-life, from-publisher, history, homeschool-history

ISBN: 978-0-307-73069-5
WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group
Available: May 2012

When you hear about NAVY SEALS, what is the first thing you think?

Patriotism
Protection
Freedom
Family
Faith

What picture do you see in your mind?

Highly trained soldiers / sailors
fighting under the cover of darkeness

Have you ever thought about the type of men who feel called (or led) to voluntarily signing-up for the most physically challenging and dangerous career in our military? Who are these courageous men who put thei...more

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Jun 10, 2012 Vera Godley rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: men, public and school libraries

One of Adam Brown’s final wishes, written by hand on his CACO form, was that his spiritual testimony—his complete story—be told, including “my life before I met Jesus Christ and Kelley.” You can appreciate now just how fearless Adam had been when he requested others to share that dark period [of drugs and addiction] from his past. Even in death, he selflessly and publicly risked tainting his own legacy so that others might be inspired to seek faith and overcome their own struggles. Excerpted fro...more

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May 30, 2012 Crown Publishing Group added it

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Fearless takes you deep into SEAL Team SIX, straight to the heart of one of its most legendary operators.

When Navy SEAL Adam Brown woke up on March 17, 2010, he didn’t know he would die that night in the Hindu Kush Mountains of Afghanistan—but he was ready: In a letter to his children, not meant to be seen unless the worst happened, he wrote, “I’m not afraid of anything that might happen to me on this earth, because I know no matter what, nothing can take my spirit from me.”

Long before Adam Brow...more Fearless takes you deep into SEAL Team SIX, straight to the heart of one of its most legendary operators.

When Navy SEAL Adam Brown woke up on March 17, 2010, he didn’t know he would die that night in the Hindu Kush Mountains of Afghanistan—but he was ready: In a letter to his children, not meant to be seen unless the worst happened, he wrote, “I’m not afraid of anything that might happen to me on this earth, because I know no matter what, nothing can take my spirit from me.”

Long before Adam Brown became a member of the elite SEAL Team SIX—the counterterrorism unit that took down Osama bin Laden—he was a fun-loving country boy from Hot Springs, Arkansas, whose greatest goal had been to wear his high school’s football jersey. An undersized daredevil, prone to jumping off roofs into trees and off bridges into lakes, Adam was a kid who broke his own bones but would never break a promise to his parents.
But after high school, Adam fell in with the wrong crowd and his family watched as his appetite for risk dragged him into a downward spiral that eventually landed him in jail. Battling his inner demons on a last-chance road to redemption, Adam had one goal: to become the best of the best—a US Navy SEAL.
An absorbing chronicle of heroism and humanity, Fearless presents an indelible portrait of a highly trained warrior who would enter a village with weapons in hand to hunt terrorists, only to come back the next day with an armload of shoes and meals for local children. It is a deeply personal, revealing glimpse inside the SEAL Team SIX brotherhood that also shows how these elite operators live out the rest of their lives, away from danger, as husbands, fathers and friends.

Fearless is the story of a man of extremes, whose courage and determination was fueled by faith, family, and the love of a woman. It’s about a man who waged a war against his own worst impulses and persevered to reach the top tier of the US military. Always the first to volunteer for the most dangerous assignments, Adam’s final act of bravery led to the ultimate sacrifice.

Adam Brown was a devoted man who was an unlikely hero but a true warrior, described by all who knew him as fearless.(less)

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May 22, 2012 Gail Welborn rated it 5 of 5 stars

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***If you only read one book this year, make it this one in honor of this courageous SEAL!!!

Eric Blehm, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author’s new release, “Fearless” arrives Tuesday, May 22. It’s an amazing narrative about “SEAL Team SIX’s most legendary operator,” Adam Brown, a member of the same SEAL team “… counterterrorism unit that took down Osama bin Laden…”

Although “Fearless” is Adam’s story, it’s also the multifaceted story of an elite, little-known, fierce brotherh...more

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May 20, 2012 Ronald Roseborough rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: christian, military, non-fiction, war, navy-seals

Love, strength, caring, fearlessness, faith, dedication, selflessness, these are all qualities that Adam Brown possessed. As a Navy Seal he epitomized the American warrior. Of the many stories that could be told of the Seals, his comrades invariably pointed to his story as the one they would like told. He was no saint. He would would be the first to admit he had his faults and his demons. Shortly out of high school, he became hooked on drugs, after he failed to find a direction for his life. He...more Love, strength, caring, fearlessness, faith, dedication, selflessness, these are all qualities that Adam Brown possessed. As a Navy Seal he epitomized the American warrior. Of the many stories that could be told of the Seals, his comrades invariably pointed to his story as the one they would like told. He was no saint. He would would be the first to admit he had his faults and his demons. Shortly out of high school, he became hooked on drugs, after he failed to find a direction for his life. He fell to the depths of lying to and stealing from his own family to support his habit. The turning point came when his parents realizing they could not help him, turned him in to the police. His mother was overcome as she and her husband watched him being handcuffed and taken to jail. Adam was crushed, but found remorse and the Lord while in jail. He resolved to beat the drugs and to once again become the type of person of whom his parents would be proud. It wasn't an easy road. He was helped by his new girl friend and future wife, Kelley. He determined to enlist in the Navy and become a Seal, the best the Navy had to offer. How could a man who admitted he was addicted to drugs turn his life around and become a Navy Seal? This book is the story of a man's struggle to overcome all odds. He started by devoting his life to faith in God, by not taking no for an answer, by not allowing others to tell him he could not get where he wanted to go. Adam Brown overcame obstacles that would stop most men dead in their tracks. At one point in training he lost the sight of his right eye in a training accident. Instead of giving up he trained himself to use the other eye to aim with, maintaining his marksmanship qualification. Later on a mission, the fingers of his right hand were crushed and nearly severed. He endured the pain of having his fingers reattached and when he found they would not work efficiently, he trained himself to shoot accurately with his left hand. He accomplished all of this with the support of his family, his teammates, and his faith in God. He seemed to be able to overcome any odds, until that night raid in Afghanistan on March 17, 2010. This is a very good book which recounts the life of a man who stood for all the best this country has to offer. He was selfless and brave. A man of faith and family. He was a man to look up to. His story, one that in these times truly needed to be told. The way he led his life was inspirational. A man any of us would be proud to know. This book was provided by the publishers for review.(less)

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May 22, 2012 Daniel Threlfall rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Adam Brown's life ended in an isolated military clinic in the mountains of Afghanistan, his body riddled with AK-47bullet holes from Taliban militia. However, Adam Brown's legacy lives on, described in his biography by author Eric Blehm. The book, Fearless ,released today (May 22) is a moving account of the struggles, redemption, and sacrifice of Adam Brown.

Adam Brown was a Navy SEAL operator serving in Afghanistan with the elite DEVGRU team, otherwise known as SEAL Team Six - the group that too...more Adam Brown's life ended in an isolated military clinic in the mountains of Afghanistan, his body riddled with AK-47 bullet holes from Taliban militia. However, Adam Brown's legacy lives on, described in his biography by author Eric Blehm. The book, Fearless ,released today (May 22) is a moving account of the struggles, redemption, and sacrifice of Adam Brown.

Adam Brown was a Navy SEAL operator serving in Afghanistan with the elite DEVGRU team, otherwise known as SEAL Team Six - the group that took out Osama bin Laden. Brown's journey to the top tier of military excellence is the story of a small-town American boy with a penchant for recklessness, an addiction to hard drugs, and a complete lack of fear.

Brown's life was changed when he met Jesus in a grimy Arkansas jail cell. His problems didn't disappear. But his sinful heart was changed, and his life would take a totally different direction.

Fearless chronicles the life of Adam Brown — from humble birth to tragic death. The book tells the story of his wife's courage and persistant love. The book communicates the heroism of SEAL Team Six. The book conveys the pathos of war. Most importantly, Fearless shows how the love of Jesus can change a sinner's heart.

Thoughts on Fearless
- Eric Blehm writes a good biography. He may lack the polish of an Erik Larson (Garden of the Beasts), but his style is simple and compelling. The power of his writing is its research and accuracy. Blehm set out to write a straightforward biography, not a sensational bestseller.
- Adam Brown's life is an inspiration. Ever since I was a kid, I cherished dreams of joining the Marines or Navy SEALs, just to prove to myself that I was powerful and capable. I'm probably not going to be heading into BUDS training, but I appreciated reading about someone who did. Adam Brown was the best of the best (SEAL) of the best (DEVGRU), working against unbelievable opposition and overcoming incredible obstacles to get there.
- Brown wasn't just a meathead and military machine. He was a compassionate humanitarian, a devoted husband and father, and a disciple of Jesus. I appreciated his acts of kindness toward the Afghan children, and his brave witnessing to hardened SEALs.
- I'm thankful for our military. While I am not a fan of the ra-ra-beat-em-up-kill-em-all-send-em-to-hell approach to our nation's defense, I do appreciate those who serve in the armed forces. I am especially thankful for those, like Adam Brown, who bring compassion and maturity to their task.
- Most importantly, I marvel at the grace of God. Eric Brown's life, just as it is with anyone who has been redeemed, is a testament to God's infinite love and kindness. I was encouraged to be a channel of this kindness to others, and a faithful witness of his gospel. There are Eric Browns all around us. They need Jesus, not our judgment. They need grace.

I encourage you to read Fearless for its dazzling display of God's grace, and its compelling story of sacrifice and courage.(less)

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Oct 09, 2012 Chrissy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: military

This book set out to accomplish two things: 1. tell the story of SEAL Adam Brown who made the ultimate sacrifice and 2. show the human-side of SEALs. In these objectives, this book rates 5 stars in my opinion. Adam Brown was a truly remarkable individual that sank to crazy lows but then righted himself to become one of the most elite warriors in the world as part of SEAL Team SIX. His story is truly inspirational. One of the best parts about this book was that it gave a view of the human-side of...more

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Jun 04, 2012 Aaron Conrad rated it 5 of 5 stars

Last week I received a copy of a book called “Fearless” by Eric Blehm to review. Little did I know when I started this book that by the end of it, I would be moved to emotion like I rarely am. This book is a game changer on so many levels. I honestly won’t be able to find the words in this review to express how much I wish people would get a copy and read it for themselves. It is the remarkable story of one man, his story, his struggles, his humility, his family, his addictions and oh, by the wa...more Last week I received a copy of a book called “Fearless” by Eric Blehm to review. Little did I know when I started this book that by the end of it, I would be moved to emotion like I rarely am. This book is a game changer on so many levels. I honestly won’t be able to find the words in this review to express how much I wish people would get a copy and read it for themselves. It is the remarkable story of one man, his story, his struggles, his humility, his family, his addictions and oh, by the way, he was a member of the “Green Team” on SEAL team six (the same SEAL team that killed Osama Bin Laden). Again, I struggle with words to give this book a full review.

Author Eric Blehm takes us to the beginning, where it all started for Adam Brown. Early on, you are pulled into his life and his story. Blehm does an incredible job of crafting words in such a way that make you feel like you know Adam too. As you read you feel like you know his entire family. His failures frustrate you. His struggle with addiction saddens you. You feel the weight of pour decisions and repeated struggles to overcome “the voice” that is addiction. Not until about halfway through the book do we begin to share in his journey to become a Navy SEAL. An entire book could be written on the unbelievable physical and mental challenge involved in making it to the elite team which Adam Brown achieved.

My emotions were moved to the point of tears at the end of the book as Adam made the ultimate sacrifice for this country, for you, for me. Because we are pulled into the story, the knock on the door to his wife to inform her felt like you were right there. He was father. He was a husband. He was a man of faith. To best describe it, I’ll share what the author wrote in his Afterward:

Despite the impact and magnitude of the bin Laden mission, Adam’s story stands on its own. Throughout his life he inspired scores of people, and his story has continued to change the lives of many – including mine. He’s reminded me to appreciate every moment with my family, to be goofy and not grumpy, to get back up no matter how hard I might get slapped down, to sometimes buy my children a cupcake when I pick up coffee in the morning but to call it a muffin “because”, as Adam would tell Savannah, “as long as you call them muffins, they’re okay to eat for breakfast.” And though I hadn’t opened a Bible in more than twenty-five years, his faith encouraged me to question my own questioning about religion.

I can’t think of a better way to describe this book than that. I too felt these same challenges after reading it. It’s fitting that I finished the final words of the book, closed it and spent the afternoon with my daughters doing crafts and played catch with my son. I did so, not out of guilt, but out of honor. I did so in a country where we are free to do whatever we dream and wish to do. I did so with the freedom of a father because the sacrifice of another. Friends, I HIGHLY recommend that you pick up a copy of this book. It will remind you how blessed we are as fathers, as wives, as Americans. Because of the fearless sacrifice of men and women like Adam Brown.

I give “Fearless” a 5 out of 5.
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Feb 06, 2013 Astrida rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: non-fiction

I so enjoyed this true story of Navy Seal Adam Brown. The word 'amazing' is over-used these days, but it fits him and his life to perfection. I borrowed the audio version from my local library. I enjoyed the narrator. My only criticism is the voice he used for Kelly which was more of a southern style whisper. It did not convey the strength and commitment of her character.
After reading this I have nothing but complete admiration for any and all U.S. navy seals. Their heroism and sacrifice for our...more

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Jul 29, 2012 Audrey Grant rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: rating, own, won

This book will blow your socks off! I was sent this book to read and my 17yr old son who is considering a career in the military, snagged it and started reading it while I was finishing another book. He said it was pretty good but started kind of slow and read like a documentuary, but he wasn't very far into the book yet.
Now for my take...I agree a bit with the documentary and kind of slow beginning. I was surprised that it went so far back into history. But once the story got moving, while the...more

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Jun 04, 2012 Katie rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Anyone looking for an inspirational read

Shelves: non-fiction, real-life-heros, soldier-type-hero

I don't know what more to say other than this was not only an excellent story, but the author did a wonderful job telling it.

I take it back, I do have a couple other things to add... Adam Brown was the kind of person that inspires others around him to want to be better people. This is not because he was a perfect person himself, far from it actually, but he tried, hard. In his efforts he motivated those around him to strive harder to become all they could. People like Adam Brown make me proud t...more

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