Transformed: A Navy SEAL’s Unlikely Journey from the Throne of Africa, to the Streets of the Bronx, to Defying All Odds

by Remi Adeleke

Desperation does tend to make one overlook protocol.

even in the midst of betrayal by people he desired to edify, he maintained his jubilance in the presence of his sons.

The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday sign.

wanted the world to affirm me, tell me I was great, tell me I was somebody, tell me all those things my father never had the chance to tell me.

I want you all to be proud of yourselves . . . but remember to always keep a healthy measure of humility.”

I saw a person who had integrity when it was convenient for him but didn’t when it wasn’t.

“Don’t take anything personal, and if you f*** up, own

I truly believe that because of how limited our time was, we had no choice but to ensure that time was of maximum quality.

being bitter doesn’t make things better; it only makes things worse.”