Three Wise Men

A Navy SEAL, a Green Beret, and How Their Marine Brother Became a War's Sole Survivor

By: Beau Wise, Tom Sileo

Narrated by: Beau Wise, Brian Troxell

Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

This program includes a preface and afterword read by Beau Wise.

From Beau Wise and Tom Sileo comes Three Wise Men, an incredible memoir of family, service, and sacrifice by a marine who lost both his brothers in combat - becoming the only "sole survivor" during the war in Afghanistan.

Shortly after the 9/11 attacks, three brothers by blood became brothers in arms when each volunteered to defend their country. No military family has sacrificed more during the ensuing war, which has become the longest ever fought by America’s armed forces.

While serving in Afghanistan, US Navy SEAL veteran and CIA contractor Jeremy Wise was killed in an al Qaeda suicide bombing that devastated the US intelligence community. Less than three years later, US Army Green Beret sniper Ben Wise was fatally wounded after volunteering for a dangerous assignment during a firefight with the Taliban. Ben was posthumously awarded the Silver Star, while Jeremy received the Intelligence Star - one of the rarest awards bestowed by the US government - and also a star on the CIA’s Memorial Wall.

United States Marine Corps combat veteran Beau Wise is the only known American service member to be pulled from the battlefield after losing two brothers in Afghanistan. Told in Beau’s voice, Three Wise Men is an American family’s historic true story of service and sacrifice.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press

"Many American families have sacrificed much for our freedom, but few if any in modern times have given as much as the Wise family from my home state of Arkansas. Theirs is the story of true heroes - those who gave their lives as well as those who remain to carry on and honor the memory of Jeremy and Ben. It’s a story that needs to be told and more importantly, needs to be read and shared. It will remind you that America is a great country because of great, God-fearing people who pay a price for all of us." (Mike Huckabee, 44th governor of Arkansas)

©2021 Beau Wise and Tom Sileo (P)2021 Macmillan Audio

Three Wise Men

A beautiful book of hope, faith, family & honor! Difficult at times to hear but ends with always having Hope.

Pride and Country

I consider myself a strong and non emotional man. But this book broke me and had me crying like a child. EXCELLENT book of an amazing family. A must read for any patriot. RIP Ben, Jeremy, and Dr. Wise. Your little brother ensured you will never be forgotten.

Incredible!

A story every American should listen to and be thankful as a result. Again, incredible.

Fantastic Read

As the oldest brother of 5 and fellow servicemen I can really see the power of every single word spoken. This book should be read by all services and people of faith. Loved the book by far one of the best.

Inspiring Story

This wasn’t the type of story I typically gravitate to but I’m glad I did. This is a true story of commitment, bravery, faith, and pride from
an American family and the sacrifices they made. It makes a person almost envious of the brotherhood and lasting connectivity of the relationships they forged under the most extreme circumstances. It’s an emotional story and the kind you won’t forget.

Thanks Beau

Beau, it was a pleasure to work with you, and your story is truly one of inspiration having first-hand seen how well you kept your composure around your jr Marines. The knowledge that you passed along to them/us is just as valuable as your being in country if not more, and I will always be thankful for having crossed paths with you, brother. Great book! Semper Fi.

Family Sacrifice

An incredible story of one family's service and sacrifice. Thank you and God bless all who serve or have served.

great book

Very sad but up lifting at the same time. Hard to put down. Amen to you all!

powerfully emotional book

I'm a pretty avid reader. I usually have at least 2 books going at any one time; however, my genre preferences are admittedly narrow.

A month or two ago, my friend began posting about a new book, Three Wise Men coming out written by her friend Amber's husband. I looked the book up and dismissed it as outside of my interest. My friend was relentless in her promotion and I found myself reconsidering. I ended up buying the book and reading it this week.

This is one of the best books I have read in a very long time. You can't help but fall in love with the Wise family. There are moments that make you laugh and even more moments that make you cry. It is a beautifully told story of 1 family that lost 2 brothers to war. Do yourself a favor and read this one. I promise you will be glad you did.

Highly Recommend

This book was very well written. I feel as if I know the family now. It gave great insight into a military family and what our brave, self giving and self sacrificing military give for us and our country. To say I am grateful for the Wise family and all others who serve is an understatement. I recommend this book to everyone. It is a solid reminder of what respect and honor to our military and country is all about, in a time it seems to have been lost.