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.

ok story

It was a good story, but it didn't stand out from to many other seal stories. But I thank him for telling it

Inspiring Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes It's one of the best books I've ever read Men of Honor being my favorite movie you can see why

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

Books that captivate your interest such as Tin Roof Blowdown and even Deep Sea Divers but this book is also Inspirational It will bring emotions in the listener ,Thank you sir from an ex-submariner

Have you listened to any of Rorke Denver’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

didn't know he had any

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

They did that already and I just ordered the movie "Act of Valor"

Any additional comments?

Good job! I only couln't relate to the ancient military books

Be Inspired by a true hero

If you could sum up Damn Few in three words, what would they be?

Beyond Inspiring

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

Marcus Luttrell - Lone Survivor

What about Rorke Denver’s performance did you like?

The confidence he has, you feel it.

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

I just want to say thank you!

Damn Good.

Former Navy SEAL, Roarke Denver, recounts various missions.and training exercises.
I enjoyed hearing his narration.

Simply outstanding

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

A great, compelling and personal story of dedication, bravery and commitment.

What did you like best about this story?

Everything.

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

Absolutely

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

The description of the funeral of his colleague killed in action

Any additional comments?

A highly motivational story.

A Must Read/Listen

For anyone who’s ever wondered what it’s like to be a SEAL, what it takes to be a SEAL, and how the principles and ethos of the brotherhood matter now more than ever. A treasure.

Great audio for me and my sons

Rorke is a great storyteller. I have listened to the audio several times. My sons like it as well. Language was very appropriate for everyone.
There was a few repeats with audio and voice changes, but it is minimal.
He has a great future as a book reader in the future if he desires. I highly recommend this audio.

Good glympse of what means to be a SEAL

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

The first person narration of the action.... Yo know he was there by listening to his voice.

What did you like best about this story?

That it motivates one to get up early and hit the bloody GYM..... That's 100000 times lighter than what these people have to endure on a daily basis!

Which scene was your favorite?

BUDs training and HELL WEEK

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

They already made it, ACT OF VALOR. Loved it too.....

Any additional comments?

Numero Uno!

more stories, not enough on "making"

I had hoped for more stories of BUD/S or how to prepare, or the training they went through, as I want to try and become part of SF, but it was more focused on a kinda behind the scenes / life story of Act or Valor. not horrible, but you could almost save yourself a bunch of time and just watch the movie.

Exceptional book all around!

Any book written by Veterans, especially Seals, about what they've done, where they've been, and based on actual experiences, is a must read. Even as a Veteran myself, I never seen combat, so these books give me more of an appreciation for those who have. And sacrificed SO MUCH for others.