The Hero Code - Admiral William H. McRaven

The Hero Code

By Admiral William H. McRaven

  • Release Date: 2021-04-13
  • Genre: Self-Improvement
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 141 Ratings

Description

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! 

From the acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed—a short, inspirational book about the qualities of true, everyday heroes.


THE HERO CODE is Admiral McRaven's ringing tribute to the real, everyday heroes he's met over the years, from battlefields to hospitals to college campuses, who are doing their part to save the world.

When Bill McRaven was a young boy growing up in Texas, he dreamed of being a superhero. He longed to put on a cape and use his superpowers to save the earth from destruction. But as he grew older and traveled the world, he found real heroes everywhere he went -- and none of them had superpowers. None of them wore capes or cowls. But they all possessed qualities that gave them the power to help others, to make a difference, to save the world: courage, both physical and moral; humility; a willingness to sacrifice; and a deep sense of integrity.

THE HERO CODE is not a cypher, a puzzle, or a secret message. It is a code of conduct; lessons in virtues that can become the foundations of our character as we build a life worthy of honor and respect.

Reviews

  • Phenomenal Book by a Genuine Hero

    5
    By Royb12
    This book is very short and to the point. I love that ADM McRaven spoke about how being a hero can be as simple as showing forgiveness or doing a random act of kindness can change the world for the better.
  • Excellent read!

    5
    By Rose19823
    I could not keep it down once I started. Loved the easy story telling but the profound truths he has gathered through experience. Thank you for sharing!