Damn Few

Making the Modern SEAL Warrior

By: Rorke Denver

Narrated by: Rorke Denver

Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

Rorke Denver trains the men who become Navy SEALs - the most creative problem solvers on the modern battlefield, ideal warriors for the kinds of wars America is fighting now. With his years of action-packed mission experience and a top training role, Lieutenant Commander Denver understands exactly how tomorrow’s soldiers are recruited, sculpted, motivated, and deployed.

Now, Denver takes you inside his personal story and the fascinating, demanding SEAL training program he now oversees. He recounts his experience evolving from a young SEAL hopeful pushing his way through Hell Week, into a warrior engaging in dangerous stealth missions across the globe, and finally into a lieutenant commander directing the indoctrination, requalification programs, and the “Hero or Zero” missions his SEALs undertake.

From his own SEAL training and missions overseas, Denver details how the SEALs’ creative operations became front and center in America’s War on Terror - and how they are altering warfare everywhere. In fourteen years as a SEAL officer, Rorke Denver tangled with drug lords in Latin America, stood up to violent mobs in Liberia, and battled terrorists in Iraq and Afghanistan. Leading 200 commando missions, he earned the Bronze Star with V for valor. He has also served as flag aide to the admiral in charge and spent the past four years as executive officer of the Navy Special Warfare Center’s Advanced Training Command in Coronado, California, directing all phases of the basic and advanced training that prepare men for war in SEAL teams. He recently starred in the film Act of Valor. He is married and has two daughters.

Ellis Henican is a columnist at Newsday and an on-air commentator at the Fox News Channel. He has written two recent New York Times best sellers, Home Team with New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton and In the Blink of an Eye with NASCAR legend Michael Waltrip.

"With all the SEALs’ recent successes, we have been getting a level of acclaim we’re not used to. But something important has been missing in this warm burst of publicity.... Correcting that is my mission here.

"My own SEAL dream was launched by a book. My hope is that this one teaches lessons that go far beyond the battlefield, inspiring a fresh generation of warriors to carry on that dream."

—Lieutenant Commander Rorke Denver

©2013 Rorke Denver (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Great Story

I heard Roarke Denver speak at a lacrosse coaching convention and was inspired to hear more from him. From a great career as a leader, his story can bring many points to any person with a leadership role. Definitely worth the read or listen

Good book on Seal Culture

This was a good book on the mindset and culture of the Navy Seals. It was good but not great. For a remarkable book about a Navy Seal and leadership, read the Trident by Jason Redman.

Best out there

All books should be narrated by the author. Major points for doing so. Best military book I've read / listened to yet.

Wonderful autobio,but sort of deadpan delivery

What did you like best about this story?

When he was in BUD/S & when he dealt with the bullies in elementary school.

What aspect of Rorke Denver’s performance would you have changed?

He's a pit dead pan and would have liked to have seen more of his personality come through. The story might have been served better by a professional reader like Ray Porter. Loved his narration of Howard Wasdin's & Kevin Mitnick's books.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The BUD/S hallucinations made me laugh.

Outstanding

Where does Damn Few rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Damn Few is the best of its kind.

What other book might you compare Damn Few to and why?

American Sniper, Lone Survivor, and Service due to the branch of the US military and the intensity.

Thank you for sharing!

What made the experience of listening to Damn Few the most enjoyable?

I enjoy hearing about the events in life that made men like Denver choose this way of life.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Damn Few?

Hearing some of the stories from his life that moved him in the direction he chose.

What does Rorke Denver bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Hearing him tell his own story made me feel as if i were talking with him and he was sharing the stories of his life with me.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I am not embarrassed to say that these true life stories effect me deeply and i often cry when hearing some of the things these brave men endure.

Any additional comments?

This is not a book that is divulging any SEAL secrets, this is a book that shares the life story of a man who has been and has forged the elite warriors of our Armed Forces.

Thank you for doing such great job!

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes. It is wonderful to hear from someone so dedicated to service of his country.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rorke

Which character – as performed by Rorke Denver – was your favorite?

Rorke

Do you think Damn Few needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No

6 out 5 it is that GOOD!!!!!

What did you love best about Damn Few?

Well narrated and one can only have respect for the "SEAL WARRIORS"!!!

What did you like best about this story?

The Seal team's ethos - they do their job for the greater good!!! The story is one that is hard to press stop - you want to continue listening to the narration about these elite warriors!

Which scene was your favorite?

The author's will to NEVER GIVE UP!!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

NEVER GIVE UP!

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended book - you will not be disappointed!!

A perfect companion to the movie Act of Valor...

Well written,in depth sincere and honest,the perfect companion to Act of Valor,the personal stories reflect and give us that have not served a deep look into the heart of a true warrior.

eye opening!

This was another great book to give me perspectives on my own life. these are true heroes!