The Heart and the Fist: The Education of a Humanitarian, The Making of a Navy SEAL

Eric Greitens

Mar 2011 · HarperCollins

About this ebook

THE HEART AND THE FIST shares one man’s story of extraordinary leadership and service as both a humanitarian and a warrior. In a life lived at the raw edges of the human experience, Greitens has seen what can be accomplished when compassion and courage come together in meaningful service.

As a Rhodes Scholar and Navy SEAL, Greitens worked alongside volunteers who taught art to street children in Bolivia and led US Marines who hunted terrorists in Iraq. He’s learned from nuns who fed the destitute in one of Mother Teresa’s homes for the dying in India, from aid workers who healed orphaned children in Rwanda, and from Navy SEALs who fought in Afghanistan. He excelled at the hardest military training in the world, and today he works with severely wounded and disabled veterans who are rebuilding their lives as community leaders at home.

Greitens offers each of us a new way of thinking about living a meaningful life. We learn that to win any war, even those we wage against ourselves; to create and obtain lasting peace; to save a life; and even, simply to live with purpose requires us—every one of us—to be both good and strong.

Ratings and reviews

This was extremely engaging even for those who don't typically enjoy reading. Outstanding work from Eric Greitens. Like most Navy Seals, he is a great writer! A++

This book encouraged me to be a better person. I signed up as a volunteer for troubled youth after reading. This guy is a true hero he had done more for humanity by the age of 20 than I have in my life

Wit, wisdom, and an undying desire to ser ve mankind. This is an uplifting story of personal growth and servitude that will encourage you to be a better man or woman. You wish you could meet the author .

About the author

ERIC GREITENS was born and raised in Missouri. After earning a Ph.D. as a Rhodes Scholar and serving as a humanitarian volunteer overseas, Eric joined the Navy SEALs and later became the 56th governor of Missouri. A boxing champion and a decorated combat veteran, he is the founder of the nonprofit The Mission Continues and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Heart and the Fist.,