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Admiral William H. McRaven

Biography

Admiral William H. McRaven

Admiral William H. McRaven is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of MAKE YOUR BED, the New York Times bestseller SEA STORIES: My Life in Special Operations, and THE HERO CODE: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived. In his 37 years as a Navy SEAL, he commanded at every level. As a Four-Star Admiral, his final assignment was as Commander of all U.S. Special Operations Forces. After retiring from the Navy, he served as the Chancellor of the University of Texas System from 2015 to 2018. He now lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Georgeann.

Admiral William H. McRaven

Books by Admiral William H. McRaven

The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived
by Admiral William H. McRaven - Nonfiction, Personal Growth, Self-Help

THE HERO CODE is Admiral William H. 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.