THE WARRIOR'S HEART: BECOMING A MAN OF COMPASSION AND COURAGE, by Eric Greitens

The story: Here's the story of Eric Greitens, a man who took a very unconventional route to becoming a Navy SEAL, and who has been doing very unconventional things ever since. Readers will find out there are a lot of reasons for wanting to fight--but the best reasons aren't the ones about YOU. They're the ones about helping other people.

June Cleaver’s ratings: Language PG-13; Nudity G; Sexual Content G; Violence PG-13; Substance Abuse PG; Magic & the Occult G; GLBT Content G; Adult Themes PG; overall rating PG.

Liz's comments: This book starts with Greitens's back story, showing how his life, and the important characters in it, brought him to the place where he decided to become a Navy SEAL. His deep-down wish is to serve others, and after taking a reactive view of service as a young man and a student, he decides he needs to be more proactive in offering protection to those who can't fight for themselves. This is an interesting read and sheds light on a choice I would personally never make (although I do embrace the concept of serving other whole-heartedly), but it really isn't for most MS kids: the blowing up doesn't start nearly soon enough! For the best effect, give this one to thoughtful high school readers.