Warrior's Creed

A Life of Preparing for and Facing the Impossible

By: Roger Sparks, with Don Rearden

Narrated by: Roger Sparks

Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

This program is read by the author, and includes a bonus interview.

The riveting story of how a young boy's upbringing with outlaw culture and charismatic role models forged him into an elite Marine and a decorated Pararescueman.

"Absence of self is my sword" comprises the final line in "The Warrior's Creed," a 14th century poem written by an unknown Japanese Samurai, and this is the code Master Sergeant Roger Sparks embodied as a Recon Marine turned Alaskan Pararescueman. A living legend in the military, Sparks first made a name for himself within elite Marine Reconnaissance units. He went on to become an instructor where he trained future Reconnaissance Marines with unorthodox and ancient indigenous warrior techniques. A decade later, the same methods would keep him and others alive, when he hoisted into a maelstrom of violence to rescue an embattled platoon in the rugged mountains of eastern Afghanistan.

Introduced to a tough code of honor, family, and brotherhood from birth, Roger Sparks rose to become a distinguished instructor in Marine Reconnaissance and a Silver Star recipient as an Alaska Pararescueman. A raw and exhilarating tale of guts, grit, and heart, Warrior's Creed recounts the hidden side of special operations training, heroic and heartbreaking Alaskan wilderness rescues, and the surreal and deadly rescues during Operation Bulldog Bite in Afghanistan’s Watapur Valley.

This powerful and inspirational story is as much of a self-help book as it is an edge of your seat military memoir. Warrior's Creed reveals a motivating and mindful approach to overcoming the odds, facing the impossible, and finding mercy and grace in the aftermath.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2019 Roger Sparks with Don Rearden (P)2019 Macmillan Audio

Must Read!

I’m proud to have served with Roger and this book is a must read. Well done Bog Frog...this book is changing and saving lives!

Good words

Motivating. He went through a lot and overcame. Very good and inspiring study!! Long live the Marines.

most beautiful piece of literature Ive experienced

do not ever pass up the opportunity to learn from this book. I cannot describe how much the book impacted me and am shocked it does not get more press. amazing job, Roger. It was a pleasure

Stories of pushing through.

I am a pacifist, yet this book gave me a new sense of what it means to be a warrior. In this time of COVID-19, we are all called to be warriors. Roger Sparks read his book with captivating exuberance sharing his stories with honesty and vulnerability. I was surprised by what I learned about myself.

A true warrior

To have the book narrated by the very author who has gone through so much and did everything he possible could, is astounding and greatly humbling. I will never understand what he went through as I wasn't there but his whole journey is an inspiration to be the best version of yourself regardless of your career field.

well expressed experience.

this narrative, read by the author captured soul destroying experiences that have destroyed many. his retelling is captivating without the pursuit of "hero" titles or cheapening the experience.

Amazing and shocking journey

This is one raw,amazing and shocking journey through the eyes of a war veteran 5⭐.

Breathtaking book that will open your eyes to what humans are capable of.

First off, this book is read by the author, which brings out the authenticity of the story. Second, the author is sharing his story is his words of his experiences which makes it all the more real and poignant.

Beyond that, you need to read this book and find out just what humans are capable of.

New Favorite

This has become my new favorite audio book. The story is truly amazing and inspiring. Mr. Sparks reading the book himself really makes the experience, the realness of his tone and prose is not to be missed out on.

Reading this book is like being told intimate secrets.

Reading this book is like the sharing of intimate secrets. It is well written and Roger’s narration makes you feel like you’re sitting across the table from him, cup of coffee in hand at times, cold beer or whiskey at others. As a 57 year old woman that never served in the military, I assume I am not the target audience, yet I loved it. Roger’s story is remarkable, what he has experienced, studied and shares is thought provoking and crosses genres. I highly recommend it.