Fearless

The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown

By: Eric Blehm

Narrated by: Paul Michael

Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Nominee, Inspirational Nonfiction, 2013

Fearless takes you deep into SEAL Team SIX and 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.

©2012 eChristian Inc. (P)2012 eChristian Inc.

Critic reviews

• Audie Award Nominee, Inspirational Nonfiction, 2013

The Intense Tale of an Incredible American Hero!

What did you love best about Fearless?

Most modern war stories leave out the human parts of war, and the people that fight for us. However, this book is exactly the opposite, telling the life of Adam Brown, with his life as a Navy SEAL only being a portion of it. The story tells the good parts of Adam's life, along with the bad. I love that there was no censorship of the content of this story.

What did you like best about this story?

Fearless is the story of Adam Brown, Navy SEAL Operator with a heart of gold. He made some mistakes in his life, and after finding religion, set out to right the wrongs he had made, working fearlessly to save the world from evil. However, despite his heroism, the story depicts Adam Brown in a very human manner, without hiding any of his flaws. I found it inspiring that someone with a checkered past could rise to become on of the greatest American war heroes of our time.

Which scene was your favorite?

I particularly enjoyed Adam Brown's uphill battle into BUD/S school, and throughout Hell Week and Green Team. This book showed Brown's determination to be the best he could be, despite his lack of size, which he made up for in heart and passion.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The last two chapters had me on the verge of tears for nearly an hour. As both my parents, and my grandparents were military veterans, the death of military personnel is very emotional for me. The depiction of Adam Brown's funeral service, the things that were said about him were extremely touching. I was most moved by the reactions of Brown's children during the funeral. There's nothing quite like a kid to say what they mean.

Any additional comments?

At first I was put off by the Christian connotation of the book, however it became apparent that without Christianity, Adam Brown would not have been the warrior he was. I generally turn away from books with Religious undertones, however, the story of Adam Brown warranted overlooking the religion.

I would be elated to meet someone like Adam Brown. This book made me feel as though Adam was right here alongside, telling his life story.

Incredible

Hands down one of the most captivating, remarkable, and encouraging books I have ever read.

I love Navy SEAL related books and there has yet to be a read that tops this. If you are interested in a motivating and remarkable read - this book is 100% for you.

Bittersweet.

Triumph & heartbreak. I'm a military spouse and this book made me cry tears of joy and tears of heartbreaking pain. Adam Brown makes me proud to be an American and inspires me to be a better spouse, parent, and person.

Incredible story!

This story is so well written. The life of Adam Brown is so inspiring. He is truly a hero and a role model.

Adam Brown is an American Hero!

Thank you Brown Family. Adam is 1 of a kind. A true American Hero. Rest in Piece Adam.

Great story, inspiring

What made the experience of listening to Fearless the most enjoyable?

My son and I went on a road trip together and listened to this. Great Father / Son story.

What did you like best about this story?

A great story of unconditional love, perserverance, courage.

Most incredible story ever. Full stop.

Thought nothing would top David Goggins story; I was wrong. Most inspiring account I’ve ever come across.

Wow!!! Must Read

An amazing book about amazing person. Adam Brown is proof that you can mentally overcome any obstacle.

Great story of an American Hero

Great book! The life of Adam Brown has so many lessons for men and how our failures isn’t the end. Love the story of his Christian faith and how God used his life. Highly recommended.

Phenomenal

Great performance of an unbelievable story. Remarkable. They are going to make a movie. Which should be awesome.